

The Director and the Jedi
2018-03-12 · 95 min · ★ 7.4
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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- Directors
- Anthony Wonke
- Production companies
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rian JohnsonSelf
Ram BergmanSelf
Kathleen KennedySelf
Daisy RidleySelf
Mark HamillSelf
Gwendoline ChristieSelf
John BoyegaSelf
Kelly Marie TranSelf
Benicio del ToroSelf
Laura DernSelf
Oscar IsaacSelf
Anthony DanielsSelf
Carrie FisherSelf
Adam DriverSelf
Frank OzSelf
Andy SerkisSelf
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