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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

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7.7/10 • 71

2012-07-27 • 3h 40m

Documentary

Inspire a generation.

The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.

Directors
Danny Boyle
Writters
Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

    Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

    Self

  2. Mike Oldfield

    Mike Oldfield

    Self

  3. Kenneth Branagh

    Kenneth Branagh

    Isambard Kingdom Brunel

  4. J.K. Rowling

    J.K. Rowling

    Self

  5. Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney

    Self

  6. Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson

    Mr. Bean

  7. Daniel Craig

    Daniel Craig

    James Bond

  8. David Beckham

    David Beckham

    Self

  9. Emeli Sandé

    Emeli Sandé

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
london, englandolympic gamesceremonyopening ceremony