Rise of the Centaur (2015)

A Journey Into the Heart of the Machine

Rise of the Centaur (2015) poster

"Give me ten million dollars and trust me, we'll deliver a low-cost microprocessor compatible with Intel". This was former IBM Fellow and Dell Senior VP Glenn Henry's 1995 pitch to start a microprocessor company focused on low-cost Intel-compatible processors ("x86"). This documentary follows Henry and his team as they race to complete their latest chip, and offers an inside look at Centaur's unique management environment.

Director: Carson Coots
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date:
Production: Cognitive Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

computer, patent, engineering, management, programmer, 1990s, computing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rise of the Centaur about?
"Give me ten million dollars and trust me, we'll deliver a low-cost microprocessor compatible with Intel". This was former IBM Fellow and Dell Senior VP Glenn Henry's 1995 pitch to start a microprocessor company focused on low-cost Intel-compatible processors ("x86"). This documentary follows Henry and his team as they race to complete their latest chip, and offers an inside look at Centaur's unique management environment.
Who directed Rise of the Centaur?
Rise of the Centaur was directed by Carson Coots.
How long is Rise of the Centaur?
Rise of the Centaur has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Rise of the Centaur?
Rise of the Centaur is a Documentary film.
Where was Rise of the Centaur produced?
Rise of the Centaur was produced in United States of America.