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The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ (2012): Cast

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The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ is a 2012 documentary directed by Barbara Toennies, starring Martin Scorsese, Ben Kingsley and Chloë Grace Moretz. It runs 13 minutes.

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The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Director
Barbara Toennies
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
GK Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ About?

The premise of The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ without spoilers.

This documentary looks back at the history of automata but also briefly examines the design of the automaton seen in the film “Hugo.”

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Cast & crew

The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ Cast

Martin Scorsese leads the cast, with Ben Kingsley and Chloë Grace Moretz. Directed by Barbara Toennies; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Barbara Toennies

More films directed by Barbara Toennies: Shoot the Moon: The Making of ‘Hugo’, The Cinemagician, Georges Méliès, Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and ‘The Departed’ and Making a ‘Splash’.

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The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’?

The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ runs 13 minutes.

When was The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ released?

The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ was released on February 28, 2012.

Who directed The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’?

The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ was directed by Barbara Toennies.

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Who is in the cast of The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’?

The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ stars Martin Scorsese, Ben Kingsley and Chloë Grace Moretz, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘Hugo’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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