John Von Neumann: Prophet of the 21st Century
Jul 21 2015
•1h 52m
•Documentary, History
Unknown to most, John von Neumann, a Hungarian mathematician, impacted and shaped much of the 20th and 21st centuries. Meet the inspiration for two legendary characters, Dr. Strangelove and HAL.
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Paul Saint Hesse
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Olivier de Champris
Himself (voice)
Sandra Cheres
Herself (voice)
Philippe Calderon
Himself (voice)
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