Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) - Overview - MSN Movies

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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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PG,2hrs 11min
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May 19, 1999
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: In 1977, George Lucas released Star Wars, the ultimate sci-fi popcorn flick-turned-pop-culture myth machine. It quickly became the biggest money-making film of all time and changed the shape of the film industry. After two successful sequels (1980's The Empire Strikes Back and 1983's Return of the Jedi) that extended the story of the first film, Lucas took some time off to produce movies for others, with mixed success. In 1999, Lucas returned to the Star Wars saga with a new approach -- instead of ... Full Synopsis
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Lucia Bozzola
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To say that the first prequel to George Lucas' legendary Star Wars trilogy was "highly anticipated" would be an understatement. Twenty years after the original Star Wars hit the screen in 1977 and helped redefine the contemporary blockbuster, Lucas answered fan prayers by not only re-releasing the original trio, but also beginning production on the epic's first three episodes, depicting young Anakin ... Full Review
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Qui-Gon Jinn
Queen Amidala / Padme Naberrie, Queen Amidala / Padmé Naberrie
Anakin Skywalker
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