Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 1999

Overview

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. Produced by Lucasfilm Ltd. and distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film is categorized as adventure, action, and science fiction. It is the fourth film released in the Star Wars series, though it serves as the first installment in the story's chronological order. The narrative follows the discovery of Anakin Skywalker, a young slave who possesses a strong connection to the Force, on the planet Tatooine. While Anakin is discovered, the plot also focuses on the return of the evil Sith, who are enacting a plan for revenge against the Jedi. The film has a runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes and was released in the United States on May 19, 1999. It represents the first directorial effort by George Lucas since the original Star Wars film, which was released in 1977.