The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
Synopsis
This documentary offers film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of *Jurassic Park*, one of the most influential films of the 1990s. It explores the creative process, technological innovations, and challenges faced during production, providing insight into how the film became a landmark in cinematic history. The documentary features interviews with key cast and crew members, including director Steven Spielberg, as well as rarely seen footage and concept art.
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Principal cast & crew: 17
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Craft leads on file
Edited by John PaceShot by Shawn Maurer
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Cast & Crew
17 unique people credited
Top billed cast
James Earl Jones
as Self - Host
Steven Spielberg
as Self
Michael Crichton
as Self - Author, 'Jurassic Park'
Stan Winston
as Self - Live Action Dinosaurs
Phil Tippett
as Self - Dinosaur Supervisor
Jack Horner
as Self - Paleontologist Consultant
Dennis Muren
as Self - Full-Motion Dinosaurs
Mark A Z Dippe
as Self - Co-Visual Effects Supervisor
Rick Carter
as Self - Production Designer
Dean Cundey
as Self - Director of Photography
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3Other crew
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