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The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

9.3/10

Release Date

21 December 2017

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

David Whiteley

David Whiteley

Presenter

Peter Beale

Peter Beale

Himself

Roger Christian

Roger Christian

Himself

Leslie Dilley

Leslie Dilley

Himself

Gareth Edwards

Gareth Edwards

Himself

Col Goudie

Col Goudie

Himself

Nick Maley

Nick Maley

Himself

John Mollo

John Mollo

Himself

Robert Watts

Robert Watts

Himself

Gary Kurtz

Gary Kurtz

Himself

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