HomeLibraryAsk RayDiscoverJournal
Profile
Waiting

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

20171h 29mMatt Wildash
Home
Library
Ask Ray
Discover
Journal

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

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.

Documentary
PuppeteerBehind The ScenesFilm ProductionFilm CrewSet Designer

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

usUnited States

Own Instantly

VPN Required
Available in other countries where you don't have streaming services configured.

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDbOfficial Website

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars (2017) about?

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…

Who stars in The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars?

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars stars David Whiteley (Presenter), Peter Beale (Himself), Roger Christian (Himself), Leslie Dilley (Himself), Gareth Edwards (Himself). The film was directed by Matt Wildash.

How long is The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars?

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017.

Where can I watch The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars?

Streaming availability for The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.