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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
George Lucas
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    Qui-Gon Jinn Liam Neeson
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    Obi-Wan Kenobi Ewan McGregor
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    Padmé Amidala Natalie Portman
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    Anakin Skywalker Jake Lloyd
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    Senator Palpatine Ian McDiarmid
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    Shmi Skywalker Pernilla August
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    Governor Sio Bibble Oliver Ford Davies
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    Captain Panaka Hugh Quarshie

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