The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects
Synopsis
A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects used in "Apollo 13" and "The Abyss."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Rocha
- Original Score
- Terry Hudd
- Original Title
- The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Simitar Entertainment Inc, Smithsonian Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Rocha
Stephen Rocha
Terry Hudd
Lise Romanoff
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Rocha
Writer
Stephen Rocha
Director
Lise Romanoff
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects about?
A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects used in "Apollo 13" and "The Abyss."
Who directed The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects?
The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects was directed by Stephen Rocha.
Who stars in The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects?
The principal cast of The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects includes Adrienne Barbeau.
When was The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects released and how long is it?
The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects was composed by Terry Hudd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects?
The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).