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One Night In 2012

July 17, 2016 1h 40m

Originally released in 2016. One Night In 2012 is a documentary film. directed by Angie Mason.

Starring Alan Yentob, Danny Boyle, and Sebastian Coe

Synopsis

Co-produced by Rogan Productions and BBC Studios. London. The Summer of 2012. As rehearsals take place in a rainy Dagenham car park, Director Danny Boyle reveals a glimpse of his Opening Ceremony to the press. Some denounce it as the “Tellytubby Olympics” - others fear that it can never compete with the spectacle of Beijing. Everything pointed to an embarrassing failure. So how did one night in 2012 become 'The Greatest Show on Earth'? This is the story of a unique night when the Brits began to believe in themselves again. A night which showed the country what it could achieve when extraordinary people pulled together. A night which went beyond everyone’s expectations. For the first time since that night, Danny Boyle and the creative team behind the ceremony reunite in the company of Alan Yentob to explain the thinking that went into creating one of the country’s finer moments.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 17, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC Studios
  • Rogan Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Night In 2012 about?

Co-produced by Rogan Productions and BBC Studios. London. The Summer of 2012. As rehearsals take place in a rainy Dagenham car park, Director Danny Boyle reveals a glimpse of his Opening Ceremony ...

Who directed One Night In 2012?

One Night In 2012 was directed by Angie Mason.

How long is One Night In 2012?

One Night In 2012 has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was One Night In 2012 released?

One Night In 2012 was released on July 17, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in One Night In 2012?

The main cast of One Night In 2012 includes Alan Yentob, Danny Boyle, Sebastian Coe, Tracey Seaward, Frank Cottrell Boyce.