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

Sci-fi adventure which takes place before the birth of Luke Skywalker, featuring the friendship between the young Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, who would later become Darth Vader. The galactic government has been weakened, and when the peaceful planet of Naboo is threatened by the giant Trade Federation, it seems that nobody will step in to defend Queen Amidala and her people. Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to find a settlement and discover the extent of the planet's peril. In the course of their adventures, they find a young slave, Anakin, whom Qui-Gon senses is destined to bring balance to the Force. Against Obi-Wan's suspicions, he decides to train Anakin as a Jedi Knight.
Also Known As:
Shadows of the Empire
Star Wars Episode 1: La Menace Fanto
Star Wars: Episode I
The Phantom Menace
Production Status:
Released
Logline:
Two Jedi Knights must protect a young queen from a mysterious creature who wants to destroy her.
Genres:
Action/Adventure, Drama and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time:
2 hrs. 13 min.
Release Date:
May 19, 1999 Nationwide
MPAA Rating:
PG for sci-fi action/violence.
Production Co.:
JAK Productions Ltd, Lucasfilm, Ltd.
U.S. Box Office:
$431,065,444
Filming Locations:
Leavesden Studios, England, United Kingdom
Caserta Royal Palace, Italy
Tozeur, Tunisia
Produced in:
United States