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Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan (2018): Cast & Ratings

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Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan is a 2018 documentary directed by Manfred Kirchheimer, starring Dylan Baker as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
86
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Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan About?

The premise of Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan without spoilers.

During the Industrial Age, America witnessed the birth of the skyscraper. This documentary explores the rise of these iconic structures, from the first pioneering towers of 1869 to the groundbreaking designs of Louis Sullivan. It examines how advancements in elevators, electricity, and innovative architectural concepts fueled a period of unprecedented vertical construction and reshaped the nation’s skylines.

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Cast & crew

Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan Cast & Characters

Dylan Baker plays Narrator in Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan. Directed by Manfred Kirchheimer.

From the director

More from Manfred Kirchheimer

More films directed by Manfred Kirchheimer: Free Time, Stations of the Elevated, Art Is… The Permanent Revolution and Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan.

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Ratings

Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.

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Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan?

Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan released?

Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan was released on January 19, 2018.

Who directed Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan?

Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan was directed by Manfred Kirchheimer.

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Who is in the cast of Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan?

Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan stars Dylan Baker as Narrator.

How is Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan rated?

Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.

Does Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan have a post-credit scene?

No. Tall: The American Skyscraper and Louis Sullivan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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