Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
“One World One Dream”
7.9
2008
4h 0m
Documentary
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.
Key Crew
Director
Zhang Yimou
Cast (12)
Hu Jintao
Self
Henry Kissinger
Self
Barbara Bush
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George H. W. Bush
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