The Director and the Jedi

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The Director and the Jedi

2018

1h 35m

7.2(42 votes)

Documentary

Overview

An intimate documentary delving into Rian Johnson's process as he comes in as a director new to the Star Wars universe.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Directing

Rian Johnson

Self

Production

Ram Bergman

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Production

Kathleen Kennedy

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Acting

Daisy Ridley

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Acting

Mark Hamill

Self

Acting

Gwendoline Christie

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Acting

John Boyega

Self

Acting

Kelly Marie Tran

Self

Acting

Benicio del Toro

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Acting

Laura Dern

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Acting

Oscar Isaac

Self

Acting

Anthony Daniels

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Acting

Carrie Fisher

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Acting

Adam Driver

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Acting

Frank Oz

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Acting

Andy Serkis

Self

Visual Effects

Chris Corbould

Self

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