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The PhanDom Menace

The PhanDom Menace

2002•1h 2m•8.0/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.0/10(1)

The PhanDom Menace presents the definitive look at the most devoted fans on the planet. Follow the lives of Australia's most passionate Star Wars fans as the moment they've waited 16 years for is suddenly upon them. See the amazing costumes, trivia soaked brains, vast collections and unconditional dedication that make these fans a breed apart. Be stunned by the shockwaves that echo through the Star Wars fan community at the dawn of its new prequel era.

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Production

Clint Flicks, Primordial Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Hugh Quarshie

Hugh Quarshie

Self

Leigh Whannell

Leigh Whannell

Self

Don Bies

Self

Timothy Zahn

Timothy Zahn

Self

Shane Morrissey

Self

Chris Brennan

Self

Greg Smythe

Self

Karen Fletcher

Self

Darren Maxwell

Self

Dave Hankin

Self

Michael A. Stackpole

Self

Justin Dix

Justin Dix

Self

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