Quick Facts
DirectorGeorge Lucas
Runtime2h 16m · PG
GenresAction · Adventure · Science-fiction
Release1999-05-19
Film
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999· PG· 2h 16m· Action· Adventure· Science-fiction
“Every saga has a beginning.”
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.
1999-05-19
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Key Crew
DirectorGeorge Lucas
WriterGeorge Lucas
ProducerRick McCallum
Director of PhotographyDavid Tattersall
Original Music ComposerJohn Williams
EditorBen Burtt
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1999-05-19
Runtime2h 16m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosLucasfilm Ltd.
Budget$115M
Box office$1047M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.6/10 · 16037 votes
Original languageen
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