An in-depth making of documentary about the original Star Wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture.
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Title: Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (Video 2004)
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| Robert Clotworthy | ... | Narrator (voice) | |
| Walter Cronkite | ... | Self - Journalist | |
| George Lucas | ... | Self - Filmmaker | |
| Steven Spielberg | ... | Self - Filmmaker | |
| Irvin Kershner | ... | Self - Director | |
| Howard G. Kazanjian | ... | Self - Producer (as Howard Kazanjian) | |
| Gary Kurtz | ... | Self - Producer | |
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Leo Braudy | ... | Self - Professor and Cultural Historian, University of Southern California |
| Bill Moyers | ... | Self - Journalist (archive footage) | |
| Carrie Fisher | ... | Self - 'Princess Leia Organa' | |
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Gareth Wigan | ... | Self - Former Production Executive, 20th Century Fox |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | Self - Former Studio Chief, 20th Century Fox | |
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Ralph McQuarrie | ... | Self - Conceptual Artist |
| Richard Edlund | ... | Self - Cameraman, Miniature and Optical Effects | |
| Steve Gawley | ... | Self - Model Maker | |
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This documentary chronicles the making of the original Star Wars trilogy from start to finish. We get some background on George Lucas' start in the business and then continue with the making of Star Wars (1977), Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). The visual/special effects and financial problems are explained as well as casting, editing, scoring and releasing the films with tons of archival footage and interviews with plenty of cast & crew members. Written by Rhyl Donnelly
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David Prowse, who portrayed Darth Vader physically in most scenes of the original Star Wars trilogy, was not interviewed for this documentary, and is only briefly featured through archive footage. This was due to his strained relationship with Lucasfilm and George Lucas in particular (due to an incident for which the actor was unfairly blamed as a result of a miscommunication), which also led to Prowse subsequently being banned from attending official Star Wars fan conventions. See more »Goofs
During a segment on merchandising for the original Star Wars, pictures of Princess Leia dolls wearing 'space fashions' are shown. However, this clothing line never made it into production. See more »Quotes
Narrator: Lucas, meanwhile, was up to his neck in malfunctioning props, electronic breakdowns, and other production woes. "Star Wars" was already struggling to stay on schedule. The only silver lining was that after Tunisia, the production would be moving to a more controlled environment: Elstree Studios outside London. The stages at Elstree were among the largest in the world, and the sets, now finished after months of construction, were just as impressive. And for the first time, the entire "Star Wars"...[...]
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This was a great combination of fresh commentary and new behind the scenes footage.
It was entertaining to hear some of the set and production stories from both cast and crew. Especially the extended look and discussion of casting selection. I had seen some of the early casting scenes before but not this much.
I had heard about the scope that was necessary to create the Star Wars films and could imagine it through watching the movies. However, a new light was shed seeing the awe-inspiring scope of construction and development from behind the scenes footage.
You will spend the first half of the documentary on Star Wars or A New Hope. Then you will spend the last two quarters hearing about The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It was a little long winded but it has several great moments that one could pause at and come back later to finish.
This documentary is a must for any Star Wars fan.