The Genius of George Boole

The Genius of George Boole

2015•59m•7.5/10

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7.5/10(4)

Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, The Genius of George Boole assembles academics and industry leaders from across the globe to explore the life and importance of one of the world’s greatest unsung heroes.

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Production

Oxford Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Narrator (voice)

Mark McAuley

Mark McAuley

George Boole

David Martin

Young George Boole

Emanuele Pelucchi

Self

Michael B. Murphy

Michael B. Murphy

Self

David Puttnam

David Puttnam

Self

Desmond MacHale

Desmond MacHale

Self

Bill Liao

Self

Rory McInerney

Self

Mark Hocknull

Self

Anthony Morse

Self

Brad Friedman

Self

Geoffrey Hinton

Geoffrey Hinton

Self

Aidan Jordan

Aidan Jordan

John Boole

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