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The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
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The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune

2021-10-14 · 82 min · ★ 4.0

Documentary

A brand new feature-length documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures exploring the making of the film, featuring dozens of new and archive interviews with cast and crew.

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Directors
Daniel Griffith
Production companies
Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen ScarlataStephen ScarlataSelf - Producer "Jodorowsky's Dune" (voice)
Paul SammonSelf - Film Historian (voice)
Mark BennettSelf - Dune Historian (voice)
Giles MastersSelf - Anthony Masters' Son / Draughtsman (voice)
Ron MillerSelf - Illustrator (voice)
John ThorneSelf - Co-Creator of "Wrapped In Plastic" (voice)
Craig CampobassoCraig CampobassoSelf - Production Office Assistant (voice)
Jane JenkinsSelf - Casting Director (voice)
Mary E. VogtMary E. VogtSelf - Assistant Costume Designer (voice)
Luigi RocchettiSelf - Assistant Make-Up Artist (voice)
Terri HardinTerri HardinSelf - Costumer (Stillsuit) (voice)
Mark SiegelSelf - Head of Construction (Stillsuit) (voice)
Kenneth George GodwinSelf - Journalist (voice)
Richard MalzahnSelf - Visual Effects Graphics (voice)
Brian SmithiesSelf - Model Effects Supervisor (voice)
Brian StillmanSelf - Director "The Toys That Made Us" (voice)
Frank HerbertFrank HerbertSelf (voice) (archive footage)
David LynchDavid LynchSelf (voice) (archive footage)
Jürgen ProchnowJürgen ProchnowSelf (voice) (archive footage)
StingStingSelf (voice) (archive footage)

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