

Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible
Original Title: âTour Eiffel, le rĂȘve d'un visionnaireâ
Overview
In 1889, Gustave Eiffel decides to attempt the impossible for the Universal Exhibition in Paris: to build the tallest tower in the world. Before this project, this pioneer and visionary had created more than 300 metal structures around the world.
Top Cast

Geraldine James
Self - Narrator (voice)

Mercer Boffey
Self - Narrator
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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