Crossing the Frontier: Making The Last Starfighter

The read

It runs a compact 34m.

Synopsis

Crossing the Frontier: Making 'The Last Starfighter', an original documentary with a fascinating look at the creation of the film and its groundbreaking computer-generated visual effects. Hosted by star Lance Guest (Alex Rogan) and featuring behind-the-scenes footage and all new interviews with director Nick Castle, production designer Ron Cobb, art director James Bissell, producer Gary Adelson, composer Craig Safan and some of the computer artists who blazed the trail for a new era of effects technology at Digital Productions. Also included are comments from leading artists at Industrial Light and Magic who discuss the historical importance of The Last Starfighter in the annals of the visual effects field.

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Cast

• Lance GuestSelf
• Dennis MurenSelf
• Jeffrey A. OkunSelf
• Kevin RaffertySelf
• Craig SafanSelf
• Rick SternbachSelf
• Mitch WadeSelf
• John Whitney Jr.Self
• Larry YaegerSelf

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