The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects
1997•NR•50m•10.0•Released
Documentary
A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects used in "Apollo 13" and "The Abyss."
Director
Stephen Rocha
Writer
Stephen Rocha
Languages
English
Studio
Simitar Entertainment Inc
Cast
Adrienne Barbeau
Narrator
Production
Company
Simitar Entertainment Inc
Company
Smithsonian Productions
Producer
Lise Romanoff
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