The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal

Jul 31 1986 N/A 1h 33m
Documentary

Among the legends of Hollywood, George Pal takes his place as a true visionary, an innovator and a showman who profoundly shaped the art of motion pictures. A peer of Walt Disney, Pal pioneered stop motion animation and went on to virtually invent the modern science fiction and fantasy film genres. Pal's extraordinary genius molded a dazzling array of films, which earned an incredible total of eight Academy Awards and left a cinematic legacy that served as formative inspiration for the movies of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Gene Roddenberry.

Plot

The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal is an unforgettable seminal documentary covering the life and career of the genius, eight-time Academy Award winner, who inspired contemporary artists such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Gene Roddenberry and many more. It contains epic interviews with stars and filmmakers whose lives he touched, famous movie clips, rare archival footage, photos and some of his original artist's renderings. Produced and directed by Arnold Leibovit, chief advisor Mrs. George Pal.

Written by

Arnold Leibovit

Directed by

Arnold Leibovit

Cast

Zsoka Pal, Duke Goldstone, Ray Harryhausen

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Arnold Leibovit Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins

Scores
# of Votes
232
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA