Special Effects: Anything Can Happen

1996 0h 40m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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An IMAX production that explores the ground-breaking special effects portrayed in Hollywood films from the very originals to the breathtaking special effects in movies today. Takes the audience on a "behind the scenes" look into what goes on during the production of a movie and how the special effects are created.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Lithgow
Narrator
Anthony Daniels
Paul Michael Glaser
Shaquille O'Neal

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ben Burtt
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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John Lithgow and Anthony Daniels and Paul Michael Glaser carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0117709 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ben Burtt directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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1Tight 40-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4John Lithgow and Anthony Daniels and Paul Michael Glaser carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0117709 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.