Elstree 1976 (Special Director's Edition)

Behind the masks. Beneath the helmets. Big people. Small roles.
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  • Run Time: 1 hours, 42 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 0 (Worldwide)
  • Released: June 28, 2016
  • Originally Released: 2015
  • Label: Film Rise

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User Ratings: 370
Rating: 3/5 -- Like a storm troopers' aim, the documentary only occasionally hits the mark, but it's nevertheless a fascinating look at how 15 minutes of fame ages over 40 years. Full Review
Spectrum Culture
Jul 20, 2019
Amid some amusing tidbits, most of the anecdotes aren't very compelling or insightful, and there's not much else. Full Review
Cinemalogue
Jun 17, 2016
A deadpan documentary with notes of wistful irony ... Full Review
Salon.com
May 12, 2016
The most interesting part of Elstree 1976 comes when these actors express ambivalence about their odd celebrity. Full Review
Village Voice
May 5, 2016
Rating: 3/5 -- A crowdfunded effort from director Jon Spira, Elstree 1976 is largely a matter of talking heads, some of whom are more interesting than others. Full Review
eFilmCritic.com
May 15, 2017
Rating: 3.5/4 -- A sweet, quietly funny, fascinating and contemplative study of 10 character actors and extras, none of whom had any idea back in the 1970s they'd forever be defined by the one or two days they spent on the set of a sci-fi movie. Full Review
Chicago Sun-Times
May 5, 2016
Spira's take is undeniably affectionate, but offers little insight into the trilogy for Star Wars fans. Yet Elstree 1976 is so inextricably linked to George Lucas' space opera, it's difficult to imagine what the appeal could be ... Full Review
Movie Mezzanine
Jul 12, 2016

Description by OLDIES.com:

In 1976, during the hottest summer on record, Star Wars was shot in suburban North London. Nobody involved had any idea how big the film would become and many couldn't even remember the title. Yet, for the extras and actors in smaller roles, their faces hidden in masks and helmets, this seemingly insignificant job would go on to color their lives four decades later. Elstree 1976 is a portrait of a cross-section of these people; from the man inside the most iconic villain in film history to the guy whose character was completely cut from the final film. It tells the stories of their lives and explores the eccentric community they have formed while traveling the world and signing autographs for fans. This Special Directors Edition DVD comes with surround sound, trailer and exclusive bonus features including extended interviews, a tour of the Star Wars sound stage at Elstree Studios, and audio commentary by director Jon Spira.
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  • Sales Rank: 62,464
  • UPC: 889290896155
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
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