A Brief History of Time

This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.

• Release date
• October 1, 1991
• Runtime
• 80 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Errol Morris

Cast

Stephen Hawking Self

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Isobel Hawking Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother

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Janet Humphrey Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt

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Mary Hawking Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister

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Basil King Self - Childhood Friend

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Derek Powney Self - Oxford Classmate

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Norman Dix

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Robert Berman Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor