From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic

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From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic

1999

0h 45m

7.8(11 votes)

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Science Fiction

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Overview

The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Samuel L. Jackson

Narrator / Host

George Lucas

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Ron Howard

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Dennis Muren

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Ken Ralston

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Lorne Peterson

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Steve Gawley

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Harrison Ford

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James Cameron

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Jim Morris

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Creative team

Directed by: Jon Kroll

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