The best Alec Guinness’s documentary movies

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

02/04/1914- 05/08/2000
We present our ranking of the best Alec Guinness’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Alec Guinness.

The Making of Star Wars

The Making of Star Wars
7.4/10
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

When Star Wars Ruled the World

When Star Wars Ruled the World
8/10
That time when Star Wars Ruled the World, the cast discuss what made it a phenomenon.

Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel

Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel
6.5/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 15/12/2015
  • Character: Himself
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.

The Story of Star Wars

The Story of Star Wars
6.5/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 18/08/2004
  • Character: Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2. Episodes IV,V and VI are explored in "The Story of Luke Skywalker," which follows the young man escaping from his daily chores on Tatooine to his becoming a hero in the Rebal Alliance. In "The Story of Anakin Skywalker," you'll go behind the mask of the greatest Star Wars villain and discover how Darth Vader started life as a young Podracing Champ on Tatooine and later became a headstrong young Jedi seduced by the Dark Side of the Force. With clips from the Star Wars films, C-3PO and R2-D2 take you on an hour-long journey through the saga and prepare you for the explosive final chapter: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.

Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess

Grace Kelly: Destiny of a Princess
6.5/10
In 1956, actress and Hollywood star Grace Kelly (1929-82), then at the height of her film career, unexpectedly dropped everything to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Jinx, an American journalist and friend of the future princess, accompanied her on her journey to the wedding and covered the sensational event.

SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back

SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back
7.5/10
Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

Star Wars: Deleted Magic

Star Wars: Deleted Magic
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 01/03/2005
  • Character: Self (archive footage)
This is a very interesting Star Wars documentary about the making of the first Star Wars film (and to a lesser extent Empire and Jedi) including a look at some of the deleted scenes, behind the scenes footage, and notes on subtle things that you might have never seen or noticed before.

The Comedians in Africa

The Comedians in Africa
6.3/10
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release: 31/08/1967
  • Character: Self (uncredited)
Behind the scenes short documentary about the cast and crew during the filming of The Comedians.

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