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Look at Life: Figure It Out

Look at Life: Figure It Out

Genres

Documentary

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The story of computers: from electronic tape and punched cards, to austere-looking robots.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1963

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Tim Turner

Tim Turner

Self - Commentator

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