The Making of Star Wars
“...as told by C-3PO and R2-D2.”
Synopsis
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Top Cast
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William Conrad
Narrator (voice)
George Lucas
Self
Mark Hamill
Self
Carrie Fisher
Self
Harrison Ford
Self
Alec Guinness
Self
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
Gary Kurtz
Self
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
David Prowse
Darth Vader (uncredited)
Peter Mayhew
Self (uncredited)
Kenny Baker
R2-D2 (uncredited)
Peter Diamond
Self - Stunt Coordinator (uncredited)
Garrick Hagon
Self (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Guenette
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schickel
- Original Title
- The Making of Star Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- The Star Wars Corporation, 20th Century Fox Television, Lucasfilm Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Guenette
Richard Schickel
David Myers, Ben Burtt
Nick Cominos
Robert Guenette, Gary Kurtz
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Schickel
Writer
Robert Guenette
Director
Nick Cominos
Editor
Robert Guenette
Producer
David Myers
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Making of Star Wars
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What is The Making of Star Wars about?
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Who directed The Making of Star Wars?
The Making of Star Wars was directed by Robert Guenette.
Who stars in The Making of Star Wars?
The principal cast of The Making of Star Wars includes William Conrad, George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford.
When was The Making of Star Wars released and how long is it?
The Making of Star Wars was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Making of Star Wars?
The Making of Star Wars holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).