CinemaOSMovie · 1997 · 0h 50m · NR

The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects

100%(1)IMDbDocumentary

A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects used in "Apollo 13" and "The Abyss."

Directed byStephen Rocha

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 50m
Language
EN
Released
January 6, 1997
Studios
Simitar Entertainment IncSmithsonian Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Stephen Rocha
Written by
Stephen Rocha
Produced by
Lise Romanoff

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