About Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- Released on May 19, 1999
In the vast and expansive universe of Star Wars, the first prequel episode, "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," introduces us to a plethora of memorable characters and thrilling storylines. The film is set in a galaxy plagued by political intrigue and the sinister machinations of the Sith, a dark side to the Force. The movie's two main protagonists are Qui-Gon Jinn, played by the talented Liam Neeson, and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, portrayed by a young and dashing Ewan McGregor. As seasoned Jedi knights, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are dispatched on a mission to resolve a trade dispute between the greedy Trade Federation and the peaceful planet of Naboo.
As the Jedi duo navigates the treacherous waters of intergalactic politics, they stumble upon a young slave boy named Anakin Skywalker, played by Jake Lloyd. Anakin's natural affinity for the Force is undeniable, and Qui-Gon senses that this child may be the key to bringing balance to the galaxy. However, Anakin's enslavement on the desert planet of Tatooine complicates matters, as the Jedi must first secure his freedom before they can consider training him as a knight. This subplot introduces a powerful theme of destiny and redemption, which becomes increasingly significant as the saga unfolds.
Meanwhile, the malevolent Sith make their ominous return in "The Phantom Menace," with Darth Sidious, a cunning and ruthless politician, pulling the strings from behind the scenes. The Sith's evil plot for revenge against the Jedi is slowly revealed, and the stage is set for an epic confrontation between the forces of light and darkness. With stunning visual effects, memorable characters, and a gripping narrative, "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" remains a beloved entry in the Star Wars franchise and an excellent starting point for newcomers to the series.
Full Cast of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Liam Neeson plays Qui-Gon Jinn
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Ian McDiarmid plays Senator Palpatine
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Terence Stamp plays Chancellor Valorum
Brian Blessed plays Boss Nass (voice)
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Ray Park plays Darth Maul
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Warwick Davis plays Wald / Pod race spectator / Mos Espa Citizen
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Alan Ruscoe plays Daultay Dofine / Plo Koon / Bib Fortuna
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Clarence Smith plays Fighter Pilot Bravo 3
Samuel L. Jackson plays Mace Windu
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Karol Cristina da Silva plays Rabé
Liz Wilson plays Eirtaé
Candice Orwell plays Yané
Sofia Coppola plays Saché
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Greg Proops plays Fode (voice)
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Margaret Towner plays Jira
Dhruv Chanchani plays Kitster
Oliver Walpole plays Seek
Megan Udall plays Melee
Hassani Shapi plays Eeth Koth
Gin Clarke plays Adi Gallia
Khan Bonfils plays Saesee Tiin
Michelle Taylor plays Yarael Poof
Michaela Cottrell plays Even Piell
Dipika O'Neill Joti plays Depa Billaba
Phil Eason plays Yaddle
Mark Coulier plays Aks Moe
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Chris Sanders plays Daultay Dofine (voice)
Toby Longworth plays Senator Lott Dodd / Gragra (voice)
Marc Silk plays Aks Moe (voice)
Danny Wagner plays Mawhonic
Amanda Lucas plays Tey How / Diva Funquita (voice) (as Tyger)
Katie Lucas plays Amee
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Simon Allen plays Flag Bearer (uncredited)
Paul Bannon plays Pod Racer Mechanic (uncredited)
Don Bies plays Pod Race Mechanic (uncredited)
Trisha Biggar plays Orn Free Taa's Aide (uncredited)
Michonne Bourriague plays Aurra Sing (uncredited)
Douglas Bunn plays Naboo Guard (uncredited)
Ben Burtt plays Naboo Courier (uncredited)
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Zsuzsanna Cseh plays Pod Race Spectator (uncredited)
Matt Daniel-Baker plays Naboo Foot Soldier (uncredited)
Russell Darling plays Naboo Royal Security Guard (uncredited)
Philip Delancy plays Naboo Starship Pilot (uncredited)
Sebastian Dewing plays Senate Guard (uncredited)
Andrew Doucette plays Pod Race Spectator (uncredited)
C. Michael Easton plays Pod Race Spectator (uncredited)
Andrew Elias plays Naboo Royal Guard (uncredited)
Catherine Ernster plays Naboo Civilian (uncredited)
Salo Gardner plays (uncredited)
Andrew Gersh plays Pod Race Spectator (uncredited)
Patrice Girod plays Naboo Citizen (uncredited)
Ned Gorman plays Naboo Citizen (uncredited)
Joss Gower plays Naboo Fighter Pilot (uncredited)
Raymond Griffiths plays GONK Droid (uncredited)
Nathan Hamill plays Pod Race Spectator / Naboo Palace Guard (uncredited)
Tim Harrington plays Naboo Security Guard (uncredited)
Sally Hawkins plays Bystander (uncredited)
Jack Hayes plays Pod Race Spectator in Jabba's Private Box (uncredited)
Nifa Hindes plays Ann Gella (uncredited)
Nishan Hindes plays Tann Gella (uncredited)
Frank Huseyin plays Jenn Smeel (uncredited)
Alexi Kaye Campbell plays Naboo Guard (uncredited)
David Knight plays Aqualish Alian (uncredited)
John Knoll plays Lt. Rya Kirsch - Bravo 4 / Flag Bearer (uncredited)
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Andrew Lawden plays Naboo Foot Soldier (uncredited)
John M. Levin plays Naboo Fighter Pilot / Naboo Citizen / Senator (uncredited)
Dan Madsen plays Kaadu Handler (uncredited)
Iain McCaig plays Orn Free Taa's Aide (uncredited)
Rick McCallum plays Naboo Courier (uncredited)
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Taylor Murphy plays Battle Droid (uncredited)
Lorne Peterson plays Mos Espa Citizen (uncredited)
Andrew Raven plays Naboo Soldier (uncredited)
Robby the Robot plays Robot In Wald's Parts (uncredited)
Steve Sansweet plays Naboo Courier (uncredited)
Mike Savva plays Naboo Royal Guard (uncredited)
Chris Scarabosio plays Neumodian Senator (voice) (uncredited)
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Christian Simpson plays Lt. Gavyn Sykes - Bravo 6 (uncredited)
Paul Martin Smith plays Naboo Courier (uncredited)
Scott Squires plays Naboo Speeder Driver (uncredited)
Tom Sylla plays Battle Droid (voice) (uncredited)
Bill Tlusty plays Chokk, Jabba's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Matthew Wood plays Bib Fortuna / Ody Mandrell (voice) (uncredited)
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Michael Dondero plays Battle Droid / Protocol Droid (voice) (uncredited)
Scott Schumann plays Jabba the Hutt (voice) (uncredited)
Larry Ward plays Jabba the Hunt (voice) (uncredited)
Crew of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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- Liam Neeson
- Ewan McGregor
- Natalie Portman
- Jake Lloyd
- Ian McDiarmid
- Pernilla August
- Oliver Ford Davies
- Hugh Quarshie
- Ahmed Best
- Anthony Daniels
- Kenny Baker
- Frank Oz
- Terence Stamp
- Brian Blessed
- Andy Secombe
- Ray Park
- Lewis Macleod
- Warwick Davis
- Steve Speirs
- Silas Carson
- Jerome St. John Blake
- Alan Ruscoe
- Ralph Brown
- Celia Imrie
- Benedict Taylor
- Clarence Smith
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Dominic West
- Karol Cristina da Silva
- Liz Wilson
- Candice Orwell
- Sofia Coppola
- Keira Knightley
- Bronagh Gallagher
- John Fensom
- Greg Proops
- Scott Capurro
- Margaret Towner
- Dhruv Chanchani
- Oliver Walpole
- Megan Udall
- Hassani Shapi
- Gin Clarke
- Khan Bonfils
- Michelle Taylor
- Michaela Cottrell
- Dipika O'Neill Joti
- Phil Eason
- Mark Coulier
- Lindsay Duncan
- Peter Serafinowicz
- James Taylor
- Chris Sanders
- Toby Longworth
- Marc Silk
- Danny Wagner
- Amanda Lucas
- Katie Lucas
- Richard Armitage
- Sacha Alexander
- Simon Allen
- Paul Bannon
- Don Bies
- Trisha Biggar
- Michonne Bourriague
- Douglas Bunn
- Ben Burtt
- Doug Chiang
- Rob Coleman
- Roman Coppola
- Sean Cronin
- Zsuzsanna Cseh
- Matt Daniel-Baker
- Russell Darling
- Philip Delancy
- Sebastian Dewing
- Andrew Doucette
- C. Michael Easton
- Andrew Elias
- Catherine Ernster
- Salo Gardner
- Andrew Gersh
- Patrice Girod
- Ned Gorman
- Joss Gower
- Raymond Griffiths
- Nathan Hamill
- Tim Harrington
- Sally Hawkins
- Jack Hayes
- Nifa Hindes
- Nishan Hindes
- Frank Huseyin
- Alexi Kaye Campbell
- David Knight
- John Knoll
- Kamay Lau
- Andrew Lawden
- John M. Levin
- Dan Madsen
- Iain McCaig
- Rick McCallum
- João Costa Menezes
- Taylor Murphy
- Lorne Peterson
- Andrew Raven
- Robby the Robot
- Steve Sansweet
- Mike Savva
- Chris Scarabosio
- Jeff Shay
- Christian Simpson
- Paul Martin Smith
- Scott Squires
- Tom Sylla
- Bill Tlusty
- Matthew Wood
- Jeff Olson
- Michael Dondero
- Scott Schumann
- Larry Ward