Great (1975)

5.6/10 27 min Animation History Documentary

Overview

An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.

Cast

Richard Briers

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Harry Fowler

Angus Lennie

Peter Hawkins

Imogen Claire

Cyril Shaps

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