The Universal Story
Originally released in 1996. The Universal Story is a documentary film. directed by David Heeley. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Kirk Douglas, and Michael J. Fox
Synopsis
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year old production head Irving Thalberg with classic silents from artists like John Ford, Erich Von Stroheim, and Lon Chaney and prospered further in the Sound Era under the leadership of Carl Leammle Jr. with such classics as "All Quiet on The Western Front," "Showboat," and the studio's signature monster franchises, "Frankenstein" and "Dracula."
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Self
Kirk Douglas
as Self (archive footage)
Michael J. Fox
as Self (archive footage)
Tom Hanks
as Self (archive footage)
Alfred Hitchcock
as Self (archive footage)
Boris Karloff
as Self (archive footage)
Spike Lee
as Self (archive footage)
Steven Spielberg
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Top Hat Productions
- Universal Television
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Universal Story about?
Richard Dreyfuss hosts a celebration of the 80 year history of Universal Studios. Founded as IMP by Carl Leammle to oppose Edison's Motion Picture Tust, it soon grew under the leadership of 21 year...
Who directed The Universal Story?
The Universal Story was directed by David Heeley.
How long is The Universal Story?
The Universal Story has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Universal Story released?
The Universal Story was released on April 21, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Universal Story?
The main cast of The Universal Story includes Richard Dreyfuss, Kirk Douglas, Michael J. Fox, Tom Hanks, Alfred Hitchcock.