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Big Al (2000)

TV Series ★ 7.9 30 min

145 million years ago an adolescent Allosaurus lay down to die in a dried up river bed. In 1991 scientists discovered his perfectly preserved body and nicknamed him Big Al. This is the story of this predatory dinosaur's life - how he grew from a tiny hatchling to the terror of the Jurassic plains, why his body was covered in so many wounds and how he ended up in the river bed. The second part tells the story of the extraordinary forensics, spectacular paleontological finds and intricate studies of Al's closest living relatives to unravel his intriguing life for the film.

Tim Haines Creator Kate Bartlett Writer Kate Bartlett Director Michael Olmert Writer

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Released
December 25, 2000
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0283245
Language
English
Studio
BBC, Discovery, TV Asahi, BS Asahi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Big Al about?
145 million years ago an adolescent Allosaurus lay down to die in a dried up river bed. In 1991 scientists discovered his perfectly preserved body and nicknamed him Big Al. This is the story of this predatory dinosaur's life - how he grew from a tiny hatchling to the terror of the Jurassic plains, why his body was covered in so many wounds and how he ended up in the river bed. The second part tells the story of the extraordinary forensics, spectacular paleontological finds and intricate studies of Al's closest living relatives to unravel his intriguing life for the film.
Who created Big Al?
Big Al was created by Tim Haines, Kate Bartlett.
Who stars in Big Al?
Big Al stars Kenneth Branagh.
When was Big Al released?
Big Al is a 2000 documentary series.
Where can I watch Big Al?
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