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Einstein and Eddington
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Einstein and Eddington

2008-11-29 · 93 min · ★ 6.8

History · Drama · TV Movie

Brilliant physicist Albert Einstein, and English scientist Arthur Eddington form an unlikely friendship during World War I, which leads to the creation of the relativity theory.

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Directors
Philip Martin
Production companies
Company Television Productions, HBO Films, Pioneer Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andy SerkisAndy SerkisAlbert Einstein
David TennantDavid TennantArthur Eddington
Richard McCabeRichard McCabeFrank Dyson
Patrick KennedyPatrick KennedyWilliam Marston
Rebecca HallRebecca HallWinnie Eddington
Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentSir Oliver Lodge
Jacob TheatoEduard Einstein
Callum WilliamsHans Einstein
Lucy CohuLucy CohuMileva Einstein
Donald SumpterDonald SumpterMax Planck
Anton LesserAnton LesserFritz Haber
Paul BrookePaul BrookeH H Turner
Eleanor TomlinsonEleanor TomlinsonAgnes Muller
Jodhi MayJodhi MayElsa Einstein
Philip WhitchurchPhilip WhitchurchUncle Rudolf
Kika MarkhamKika MarkhamAunt Fanny
Benjamin UttleyBenjamin UttleyTennis Player 1

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