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Dinosaur 13

Dinosaur 13

The true tale of one of the greatest discoveries in history.

20146.91h 35m

Overview

Two years after the discovery of "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton found to date, government officials seize the remains and claim that "Sue" was stolen from federal land.

Directed by Todd Douglas Miller
Written by Todd Douglas Miller
Produced by Todd Douglas Miller
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Top Cast

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Peter L. Larson

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Louie Psihoyos

Louie Psihoyos

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Stan Adelstein

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Lanice Archer

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Themes & Keywords

tyrannosaurus rexpaleontologypaleontologistdinosaursouth dakotabadlands

About Dinosaur 13

Dinosaur 13 is a documentary film released in 2014 exploring themes of tyrannosaurus rex, paleontology, paleontologist, dinosaur, south dakota, badlands. Directed by Todd Douglas Miller, it stars Peter L. Larson, Louie Psihoyos, Stan Adelstein. Two years after the discovery of "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton found to date, government officials seize the remains and claim that "Sue" was stolen from federal land.

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