The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
Originally released in 2017. The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars is a documentary film. directed by Matt Wildash. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Whiteley, Peter Beale, and Roger Christian
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
9.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars about?
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...
Who directed The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars?
The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars was directed by Matt Wildash.
How long is The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars?
The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars released?
The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars was released on December 21, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars?
The main cast of The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars includes David Whiteley, Peter Beale, Roger Christian, Leslie Dilley, Gareth Edwards.