Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997)
How to create the imagination of movement for fun parks is the theme of this documentary. Although engineers try and try to create machines that shake, tilt, turn, lift and drop people in a way that fools their senses, the real McCoy cannot be imitated: Roller Coasters just let you experience movement much, much more intense than everything else - even on the screen.
Director: Ben Stassen
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: July 11, 1997
Cast
- Harry Shearer - Narrator
- Cassandra Peterson - Elvira
- Paul Harper - The Miner / LeRoy
Screenplay
Music: Michael Stearns, Christopher Hoag
Cinematography: Sean MacLeod Phillips
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, amusement park, roller coaster / rollercoaster
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun about?
- How to create the imagination of movement for fun parks is the theme of this documentary. Although engineers try and try to create machines that shake, tilt, turn, lift and drop people in a way that fools their senses, the real McCoy cannot be imitated: Roller Coasters just let you experience movement much, much more intense than everything else - even on the screen.
- Who directed Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
- Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun was directed by Ben Stassen.
- Who stars in Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
- Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun stars Harry Shearer, Cassandra Peterson, Paul Harper.
- How long is Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
- Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
- Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun produced?
- Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun was produced in United States of America.