Babylon 5: In the Beginning
Synopsis
Londo Mollari, the Centauri Emperor, recounts the initial contact between the Humans and Minbari, which resulted in a major incident and subsequent war, for an eager pair of youngsters wanting a story about love and conflict.
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Top Cast
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Bruce Boxleitner
John J. Sheridan
Mira Furlan
Delenn
Richard Biggs
Stephen Franklin, M.D.
Andreas Katsulas
G'Kar
Peter Jurasik
Londo Mollari
Theodore Bikel
Lenonn
Reiner Schöne
Dukhat
Michael O'Hare
Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Sinclair (archive footage)
Robin Atkin Downes
Morann
J. Patrick McCormack
General Lefcourt
Tricia O'Neil
Earth Alliance President
Robin Sachs
Coplann
James Patrick Stuart
Presidential Aide
Jacob Chase
Luc Deradi
Erica Mer
Lyssa Deradi
Jason Ross-Azikiwe
Captain Sterns
Justin Carroll
Lexington Communications Officer
Tim Colceri
Captain Jankowski
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Vejar
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Michael Straczynski
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- Babylon 5: In the Beginning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Babylonian Productions, Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Vejar
J. Michael Straczynski
Christopher Franke
John C. Flinn III
Skip Robinson
Douglas Netter, John Copeland, J. Michael Straczynski
Department Leadership Roster
John C. Flinn III
Director of Photography
John Copeland
Producer
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Skip Robinson
Editor
Michael Vejar
Director
J. Michael Straczynski
Screenplay
Ann Bruice
Costume Design
John Iacovelli
Production Design
Kerry Rossall
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babylon 5: In the Beginning
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What is Babylon 5: In the Beginning about?
Londo Mollari, the Centauri Emperor, recounts the initial contact between the Humans and Minbari, which resulted in a major incident and subsequent war, for an eager pair of youngsters wanting a story about love and conflict.
Who directed Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning was directed by Michael Vejar.
Who stars in Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
The principal cast of Babylon 5: In the Beginning includes Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, Andreas Katsulas, Peter Jurasik.
When was Babylon 5: In the Beginning released and how long is it?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babylon 5: In the Beginning was composed by Christopher Franke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babylon 5: In the Beginning?
Babylon 5: In the Beginning holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).