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The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects (1997)

Overview

Documentary

A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects used in "Apollo 13" and "The Abyss."

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Director

Stephen Rocha

ReleasedJan 6, 1997
Runtime50m
StatusReleased
Simitar Entertainment Inc
Smithsonian Productions

Top Cast

Adrienne Barbeau

Adrienne Barbeau

Narrator

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