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Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel
An exploration into the martial art of kendo
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Though lightsabers have been a force in the Star Wars galaxy since George Lucas’ original film, the weapon’s on-screen presence evolved throughout both cinematic trilogies and into Star Wars: The Force Awakens. SportsCenter is tracing the lightsaber’s lineage through the films, and a new trailer for the special will definitely delight any fan’s inner Star Wars Kid.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
23 min
Release Date
2015-12-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
13
Vote Average
6.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mark Hamill
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J.J. Abrams
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John Boyega
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George Lucas
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Alec Guinness
Self
Ian McDiarmid
Self
Nick Gillard
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Ray Park
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Samuel L. Jackson
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Paul Vincent
Self
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