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First Life (2010): Cast

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First Life is a 2010 documentary directed by Martin Williams, starring David Attenborough. It runs 2 hours.

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First Life (2010) movie poster
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Martin Williams
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is First Life About?

The premise of First Life without spoilers.

Sir David Attenborough travels back to the dawn of life, guiding viewers to the roots of the tree of life in search of the planet’s very first animals. The documentary blends breathtaking photography with state‑of‑the‑art visual effects, weaving the early evolutionary story with Attenborough’s signature, engaging narration.

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Cast & crew

First Life Cast

David Attenborough stars in First Life. Directed by Martin Williams.

From the director

More from Martin Williams

One more film directed by Martin Williams: Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland.

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Details

First Life Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “David Attenborough's First Life” and “First Life with David Attenborough”.

Also known as
  • David Attenborough's First Life
  • First Life with David Attenborough
  • BBC David Attenborough's First Life
  • Nguồn Gốc Của Sự Sống
  • First Life – Alla scoperta delle origini della vita sulla Terra
  • Истоки жизни
  • Az Élet keletkezése
  • Der Ursprung des Lebens
  • První život
  • 生命的起源
  • Pirmoji gyvybė
  • ראשית החיים
+3 more
  • Vida primigenia
  • O Princípio da Vida
  • Ensimmäiset eläimet

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FAQ

First Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of First Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is First Life?

First Life runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

Who directed First Life?

First Life was directed by Martin Williams.

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Who is in the cast of First Life?

First Life stars David Attenborough.

Does First Life have a post-credit scene?

No. First Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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