Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

Last Updated on: October 2nd, 2022

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Lucasfilm movie Star Wars: The Phantom Menace including casting, reviews, fun facts and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Description

In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, stranded on the desert planet Tatooine after rescuing young Queen Amidala from the impending invasion of Naboo, Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn discover nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, a young slave unusually strong in the Force. Anakin wins a thrilling Podrace and with it his freedom as he leaves his home to be trained as a Jedi. The heroes return to Naboo where Anakin and the Queen face massive invasion forces while the two Jedi contend with a deadly foe named Darth Maul. Only then do they realize the invasion is merely the first step in a sinister scheme by the re-emergent forces of darkness known as the Sith.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Cast:

Liam Neeson: Qui-Gon Jinn
Ewan McGregor: Obi-Wan Kenobi
Natalie Portman: Queen Padmé Amidala
Jake Lloyd: Anakin Skywalker
Ian McDiarmid: Senator Palpatine / Darth Sidious
Anthony Daniels voices C-3PO
Kenny Baker: R2-D2
Pernilla August: Shmi Skywalker
Frank Oz: Yoda
Ahmed Best: Jar Jar Binks
Oliver Ford Davies: Sio Bibble
Hugh Quarshie: Captain Panaka
Samuel L. Jackson: Mace Windu
Ray Park: Darth Maul
Terence Stamp: Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum
Keira Knightley: Sabé
Silas Carson: Nute Gunray

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Crew:

Director: George Lucas
Producer: Rick McCallum
Screenplay: George Lucas
Music: John Williams
Cinematography: David Tattersall

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Details

Movie Studio: Lucasfilm
Year Released: 1999
Type of Movie: Live Action
Box Office: $1.027 billion
Awards: Nominated Academy Award; Nominated Grammy Award
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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Trailer:

Related Show(s):

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Star Wars Character(s) in this Post:

Anakin Skywalker

Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum

Watto

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