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The film makers here have gone back to those actors now and discussed with them the experiences they had in making that first movie. Written and directed by jon spira, elstree 1976 in theaters and on videoondemand platforms may 6 chronicles how several supporting actors and. Elstree 1976 theatrical trailer video movie insider. Elstree south usually just elstree on underground maps was a proposed london underground station in elstree, hertfordshire. Elstree studios is home to some of the most successful and enduring film and television programmes ever produced in the uk. Limited edition dvd or bluray of the film with exclusive 2nd disc of bonus features. Mark hamill is best known for his portrayal of luke skywalker in the original star wars trilogy. Elstree 1976 is the time and place where perhaps the most iconic film of all time was shot. Jon spira is raising funds for elstree 1976 on kickstarter. George lucas original star wars was produced at elstree studios in the united kingdom.
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