The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

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.

Main Cast

David Whiteley

Presenter

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Peter Beale

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Roger Christian

Himself

Age : 80 | Popularity : 5%

Leslie Dilley

Himself

Age : 83 | Popularity : 5%

Gareth Edwards

Himself

Age : 49 | Popularity : 14%

Colin Goudie

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Nick Maley

Himself

Age : 74 | Popularity : 3%

John Mollo

Himself

Age : 86 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Camera	Camera Operator	Mark Dodd Martin Giles
Production	Executive Producer	Diana Hare
	Producer	David Whiteley
Directing	Director	Matt Wildash
Editing	Editor	Matt Wildash
Department	Role	Name

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