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Star wars episodi I: Pimeä uhka

Original title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
  • 19991999
  • K-12K-12
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
799K
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POPULARITY
660
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Ewan McGregor, Frank Oz, Ian McDiarmid, and Ray Park in Star wars episodi I: Pimeä uhka (1999)
Two Jedi knights uncover a wider conflict when they are sent as emissaries to the blockaded planet Naboo.
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Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
799K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
660
128
  • Director
    • George Lucas
  • Writer
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Liam Neeson
    • Natalie Portman
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Lucas
  • Writer
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Liam Neeson
    • Natalie Portman
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    • 4KUser reviews
    • 363Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 26 wins & 69 nominations total

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    Warwick Davis, Jerome St. John Blake, and Andy Secombe in Star wars episodi I: Pimeä uhka (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Obi-Wan Kenobi
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Qui-Gon Jinn
    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Queen Amidala…
    Jake Lloyd
    Jake Lloyd
    • Anakin Skywalker
    Ian McDiarmid
    Ian McDiarmid
    • Senator Palpatine
    Pernilla August
    Pernilla August
    • Shmi Skywalker
    Oliver Ford Davies
    Oliver Ford Davies
    • Sio Bibble
    Hugh Quarshie
    Hugh Quarshie
    • Captain Panaka
    Ahmed Best
    Ahmed Best
    • Jar Jar Binks
    Anthony Daniels
    Anthony Daniels
    • C-3PO
    • (voice)
    Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker
    • R2-D2
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Yoda
    • (voice)
    Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp
    • Chancellor Valorum
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Boss Nass
    • (voice)
    Andy Secombe
    Andy Secombe
    • Watto
    • (voice)
    • (as Andrew Secombe)
    Ray Park
    Ray Park
    • Darth Maul
    Lewis Macleod
    Lewis Macleod
    • Sebulba
    • (voice)
    Warwick Davis
    Warwick Davis
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    • Director
      • George Lucas
    • Writer
      • George Lucas
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    • Trivia
      Liam Neeson was so eager to be in the film that he signed on without having read the script.
    • Goofs
      Some naturalists have stated that Watto's wings weren't big enough to lift his body in flight. George Lucas explains that Watto's digestive system filled his rotund belly with helium, making Watto a blimp, not a bird.
    • Quotes

      Obi-Wan: But Master Yoda says I should be mindful of the future.

      Qui-Gon Jinn: But not at the expense of the moment.

    • Crazy credits
      Jabba The Hutt - Himself
    • Alternate versions
      The 2011 Blu-ray version replaces the Yoda puppet with a computer generated Yoda.
    • Connections
      Edited into Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

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    8/10
    Quite good, despite what some people say.
    This film was actually really good, and I can't believe some of the reviews it got. While it's not my favorite Star Wars film(Return of the Jedi holds that title), it's still pretty high up there. First, let me just say that I don't get why so many people hated JarJar Binks. He didn't annoy me at all, and I found him to be a funny, worthwhile character who played an important role in helping to defeat the evil Trade Federation. I only had two big problems with this film: 1.Darth Maul was a wasted character, which is a real pity. He could have been an awesome villain if he had appeared in more scenes and been given more lines, instead of only being in a few scenes and having three or four lines. 2. Obi-Wan did not have as big of a part as he could have had, and he should have at least accompanied Qui-Gon to Tatooine. I just felt that Ewan Mcgregor's fine acting skills were wasted.Other than that, though, I liked this movie. The film's best performances came from Liam Neeson and Jake LLoyd. Ian McDiarmid also did quite well as the suave, sinister Senator Palpatine. John Williams did an excellent job composing the film's music. I particularly enjoyed Duel of the Fates(the intense, fast- paced composition played during the climactic lightsaber battle between Darth Maul and the two Jedi) and also the festive, light-hearted music played during the final victory parade.Basically, I just really liked Episode I, and I look forward to seeing Episode II next Spring!
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    FAQ24

    • How do the Gungans lose their shield generator in the droid battle? When the generator is hit the shield is still active until it explodes so how did the droids do that if as we see the shield blocks all laser fire even from the tanks?
    • When does this take place in the Star Wars timeline?
    • What is 'Phantom Menace' about?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1999 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Lucasfilm Ltd. [United States]
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Sanskrit
    • Also known as
      • Star wars episod I: I Det mörka hotet
    • Filming locations
      • Sidi Bouhlel, Bouhlel Sdada, Tunisia
    • Production company
      • Lucasfilm
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $115,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $474,544,677
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $64,820,970
      • May 23, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,027,082,707
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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