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The Beginning: Making Episode I

October 16, 2001 1h 6m 7.1/10 (26 votes)

Originally released in 2001. The Beginning: Making Episode I is a documentary film. directed by Jon Shenk. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring George Lucas, Jake Lloyd, and Steven Spielberg

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 16, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 6m 66 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (26 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Lucasfilm Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beginning: Making Episode I about?

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, ...

Who directed The Beginning: Making Episode I?

The Beginning: Making Episode I was directed by Jon Shenk.

How long is The Beginning: Making Episode I?

The Beginning: Making Episode I has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).

When was The Beginning: Making Episode I released?

The Beginning: Making Episode I was released on October 16, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Beginning: Making Episode I?

The main cast of The Beginning: Making Episode I includes George Lucas, Jake Lloyd, Steven Spielberg, Ewan McGregor, Ahmed Best.