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The Violent Universe

The Violent Universe

Genres

Documentary

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Thirty distinguished astronomers are visited at their observatories throughout the world in this comprehensive report of astronomical theories, research, and discoveries.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

170 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

11 April 1969

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan

Narrator

Robert MacNeil

Robert MacNeil

Host

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Narrator - Verse Spoken

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