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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy(2004)
Status: Released
Date: 2004-09-20
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207 Votes
Time: 2h 31m
Overview:
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Fox Television Studios
Movie: Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Top 10 Billed Cast
Robert Clotworthy
Narrator (voice)
George Lucas
Self
Steven Spielberg
Self
Mark Hamill
Self
Carrie Fisher
Self
Peter Mayhew
Self
Anthony Daniels
Self
Kenny Baker
Self
Billy Dee Williams
Self
James Earl Jones
Self
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