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    The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

    89'

    2017-12-21

    9.3

    Documentary

    Overview:

    Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s eponymously titled Star Wars. The Star Wars saga ends with the release of The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. This documentary celebrates where it all began. It includes previously unheard stories from the people who made one of the most successful movies of all time, with additional interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage. The presenter, Star Wars superfan David Whiteley, who has his own connection to the original film (he was born on May the 4th), tracks down the often modest British talent who brought the galaxy to life. David explores the contribution of the London Symphony Orchestra and meets Ann Skinner, who was in charge of continuity. As well as seeing her original stills from the set, Ann reveals how she helped Sir Alec Guinness with one of the most famous speeches in Star Wars.

    DirectingMatt Wildash

    Cast

    1

    Presenter

    David Whiteley

    1

    Himself

    Peter Beale

    1

    Himself

    Roger Christian

    1

    Himself

    Leslie Dilley

    2

    Himself

    Gareth Edwards

    1

    Himself

    Col Goudie

    1

    Himself

    Nick Maley

    1

    Himself

    John Mollo

    1

    Himself

    Robert Watts

    1

    Himself

    Gary Kurtz

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    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United Kingdom
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. BBC
    • Vote Count: 3
    • Popularity: 0.5215
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

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