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The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992): Cast

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The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power is a 1992 historical documentary starring Donald Sutherland as Narrator (voice), James R. Schlesinger and Daniel Yergin. It runs 6 hours 58 minutes.

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The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6h 58m (418 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power About?

The premise of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power without spoilers.

It is a landmark series aired on PBS that chronicles the global oil industry from its 19th‑century origins through the Gulf War, highlighting key events and oil’s pivotal role in 20th‑century geopolitics. Featuring interviews with participants and historians, the series brings to life the industry’s colorful figures and defining moments.

The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power Cast & Characters

Donald Sutherland leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with James R. Schlesinger and Daniel Yergin.

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The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power?

The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power runs 6 hours 58 minutes (418 minutes).

When was The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power released?

The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power was released on December 7, 1992.

Who is in the cast of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power?

The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power stars Donald Sutherland as Narrator (voice), James R. Schlesinger and Daniel Yergin.

Does The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power have a post-credit scene?

No. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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