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Star Wars Begins Filming: A Milestone in Cinema History

3/23/2026

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Principal photography for The Star Wars began on March 22, 1976, in Tunisia, marking a moment in film history.
George Lucas directed the production, with the first shot featuring Phil Brown as Uncle Owen interacting with a Jawa, despite studio skepticism.
Lucas established Industrial Light & Magic, his visual effects company, enabling Ben Burtt to begin creating iconic sounds.
Weather delays affected production.
Luke Skywalker's first recorded line was captured.

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Story summary

Principal photography for The Star Wars began on March 22, 1976, in Tunisia, marking a moment in film history.
George Lucas directed the production, with the first shot featuring Phil Brown as Uncle Owen interacting with a Jawa, despite studio skepticism.
Lucas established Industrial Light & Magic, his visual effects company, enabling Ben Burtt to begin creating iconic sounds.
Weather delays affected production.
Luke Skywalker's first recorded line was captured.