London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

2012
4h 0m
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"Inspire a generation."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services Done+Dusted
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date July 27, 2012
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2305700
Website Visit Site

Cast

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

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Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

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Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh

Isambard Kingdom Brunel

J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling

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Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney

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Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson

Mr. Bean

Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig

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David Beckham
David Beckham

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Emeli Sandé
Emeli Sandé

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Evelyn Glennie
Evelyn Glennie

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Simon Rattle
Simon Rattle

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Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal

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Key Crew

Danny Boyle
Director
Danny Boyle
Writer
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Writer
Stephen Daldry
Producer