WatchNext

Approved on SaaSHub
The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars
The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

2017

⭐9.3(3 votes)
1h 29m
Documentary

Overview

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.

About The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars (2017) is a Documentary film that follows 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. The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 3 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.

Where to Watch

Not currently available for streaming in the US.

Watch in Theaters

Buy Tickets

Similar Movies

Pumping Iron

Pumping Iron

The Man Who Made Angels Fly

The Man Who Made Angels Fly

Searching for Stars Hollow

Searching for Stars Hollow

The Roots of To Your Eternity

The Roots of To Your Eternity

Behind Natacha Rambova's Shadow

Behind Natacha Rambova's Shadow

The Making of "Tampopo"

The Making of "Tampopo"

Lake Mungo Revisited

Lake Mungo Revisited

Kill Shot: The Making of 'FD3'

Kill Shot: The Making of 'FD3'

Greveholm's Secret

Greveholm's Secret

Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza

Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental

Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental