

Longitude
2000-01-02 · 198 min · ★ 7.4
Parallel stories: 18th century Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea; 20th century Gould is obsessed with restoring it.
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- Directors
- Charles Sturridge
- Production companies
- Granada Productions, A+E Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Michael GambonJohn Harrison
Jeremy IronsRupert Gould
Ian HartWilliam Harrison (Adult)
Andrew ScottJohn Campbell
Bill NighyLord Sandwich
Gemma JonesElizabeth Harrison
John WoodSir Edmund Halley
Anna ChancellorMuriel Gould
Brian CoxLord Morton
Samuel WestNevil Maskelyne
Ian McNeiceDr. Bliss
Jonathan CoyAdm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell
Peter VaughanGeorge Graham
Nigel DavenportSir Charles Pelham
Tim McInnernyChristopher Irwin
John StandingCapt. Proctor
Peter CartwrightArmy Doctor
Stephen FrySir Kenelm DigbyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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