CinemaOSMovie · 1973 · 0h 28m

The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House

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On 20 October 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. From conception to completion, it had taken more than 15 years and over $100 million dollars. In the years since its completion, the Sydney Opera House has become one of the most identifiable of Australia’s icons - ranking with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru, the koala and kangaroo - and is considered by many to be among the world's great architectural masterpieces.

Directed byDonald Crombie

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 28m
Language
EN
Released
December 1, 1973
Studios
Film Australia

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker

Narrator

Jorn Utzon

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Donald Crombie
Produced by
Anthony Buckley
Anthony Buckley

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