The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal(1986)
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal Synopsis
Among the legends of Hollywood, George Pal takes his place as a true visionary, an innovator and a showman who profoundly shaped the art of motion pictures. A peer of Walt Disney, Pal pioneered stop motion animation and went on to virtually invent the modern science fiction and fantasy film genres. Pal's extraordinary genius molded a dazzling array of films, which earned an incredible total of eight Academy Awards and left a cinematic legacy that served as formative inspiration for the movies of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Gene Roddenberry.
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986) is a documentary film directed by Arnold Leibovit, released on July 31, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars George Pal, Ray Bradbury, Tony Curtis and Jim Danforth. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Arnold Leibovit
- Writers:
- Arnold Leibovit
- Producers:
- Arnold Leibovit
- Production:
- Arnold Leibovit Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Pal
as Self
Ray Bradbury
as Self
Tony Curtis
as Self
- Jim Danforth
Jim Danforth
as Self
Joe Dante
as Self
Barbara Eden
as Self
Paul Frees
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Ray Harryhausen
as Self
Charlton Heston
as Self
Janet Leigh
as Self
Tony Randall
as Self
Gene Roddenberry
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Arnold Leibovit, written by Arnold Leibovit, produced by Arnold Leibovit.
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The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal online?
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The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal?
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The main cast of The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986) includes George Pal, Ray Bradbury, Tony Curtis, Jim Danforth and Joe Dante. The film was directed by Arnold Leibovit. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal released?
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The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal was released on July 31, 1986 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal worth watching?
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The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.