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The Beginning: Making Episode I(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-10-16
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Time: 1h 6m
Overview:
The entire process of making Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is shown here in this documentary. From pre-production through post-production, we get to see visual effects meetings, John Williams' music sessions, and even the storm that wiped out the pod-racers & props.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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George Lucas
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Jake Lloyd
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Steven Spielberg
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Ewan McGregor
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Ahmed Best
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Rick McCallum
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Pernilla August
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Ray Park
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Ian McDiarmid
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Liam Neeson
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