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The Making of '1941'

Film · 1996

A non-narrated documentary, told mainly in interviews with the filmmakers, on the making of the cult comedy classic, featuring outtakes, rare behind-the-scenes home movies, and trivia facts.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Laurent Bouzereaudirector · writer · producer
  2. David Palmereditor
  3. Warren Yagercinematographer
  4. Yuval Shoustermancinematographer

On screen

  1. A.D. Flowerslead actor
  2. Bob Galelead actor
  3. William A. Frakerlead actor
  4. Steven Spielberglead actor
  5. Gregory Jeinsupporting actor
  6. John Miliussupporting actor
  7. Michael Kahnsupporting actor
  8. Robert Zemeckissupporting actor
  9. John Williamssupporting actor
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From the people who made The Making of '1941'

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  2. The Making of 'The Lost World'1997 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. Tales from the Future2010 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'2001 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  5. Making 'Taxi Driver'1999 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams2002 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  7. Raging Bull: Before the Fight2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. The Making of 'American Graffiti'1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. From Gizmo to Gremlins: Creating the Creatures2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. The Making of 'Cape Fear'2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  14. Three Kinds of Close Encounters2017 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  17. The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'1996 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  18. Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera2003 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  19. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  30. The Making of 'Jurassic Park'1995 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
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  32. The 'E.T.' Journals2012 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. 19411979 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. Used Cars1980 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. I Wanna Hold Your HandBob GaleRobert Zemeckis1978 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. Back to the FutureBob GaleRobert Zemeckis1985 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  3. Back to the Future Part IIBob GaleRobert Zemeckis1989 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  4. Back to the Future Part IIIBob GaleRobert Zemeckis1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. TrespassBob GaleRobert Zemeckis1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. Close Encounters of the Third KindSteven SpielbergWilliam A. Fraker1977 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  7. Amazing StoriesBob GaleSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  8. The Making of Back to the FutureBob GaleSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  9. Interstate 60Bob Gale2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Bordello of BloodBob GaleRobert Zemeckis1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Empire of the SunSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
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  27. The GooniesSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  51. DillingerJohn Milius1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. JawsSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1975 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  53. High IncidentSteven Spielberg1996 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  54. CasperSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  55. Bridge of SpiesSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  56. Invasion AmericaSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  57. MiliusJohn MiliusSteven Spielberg2013 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  58. Back in TimeBob GaleRobert Zemeckis2015 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  59. TwisterSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  60. Red DawnJohn Milius1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  61. The FreshmanWilliam A. Fraker1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  62. Vanessa in the GardenSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  63. ArachnophobiaSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  64. Ready Player OneSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  65. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeSteven SpielbergJohn Milius2004 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  66. Honeymoon in VegasWilliam A. Fraker1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  67. Looking for Mr. GoodbarWilliam A. Fraker1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  68. Jaws: The Inside StoryJohn MiliusSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  69. Rosemary's BabyWilliam A. Fraker1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  70. Twilight Zone: The MovieSteven SpielbergMichael Kahn1983 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  71. Voices from the ListSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  72. Sharky's MachineWilliam A. Fraker1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  73. GatorWilliam A. Fraker1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  74. Big WednesdayJohn Milius1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  75. Baby BoomWilliam A. Fraker1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  76. Monster HouseSteven SpielbergRobert Zemeckis2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  77. The Life and Times of Judge Roy BeanJohn Milius1972 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  78. Conan the BarbarianJohn Milius1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. West Side StorySteven SpielbergMichael Kahn2021 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  80. DuelSteven Spielberg1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  81. Star Wars: Music by John WilliamsSteven SpielbergJohn Williams1980 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  82. WarGamesWilliam A. Fraker1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  83. CoonskinWilliam A. Fraker1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. TombstoneWilliam A. Fraker1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  85. SpaceCampWilliam A. FrakerJohn Williams1986 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  86. Magnum ForceJohn Milius1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  87. Jeremiah JohnsonJohn Milius1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  89. Paint Your WagonWilliam A. Fraker1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  98. BullittWilliam A. Fraker1968 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  113. Heaven Can WaitWilliam A. Fraker1978 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. HardcoreJohn Milius1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  115. Flight of the IntruderJohn Milius1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  120. Street FighterWilliam A. Fraker1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  121. Pinky and the BrainSteven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
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  125. Apocalypse NowJohn Milius1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  126. SpielbergSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
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  131. Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinySteven SpielbergJohn Williams2023 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  132. DadSteven Spielberg1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  133. Death Becomes HerRobert Zemeckis1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  134. Into the WestSteven Spielberg2005 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  135. Father of the Bride Part IIWilliam A. Fraker1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  136. 10 Items or LessMichael Kahn2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  137. Jurassic World Camp CretaceousSteven Spielberg2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  138. GremlinsSteven Spielberg1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  139. Young Sherlock HolmesSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  140. The Money PitSteven Spielberg1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  141. The Polar ExpressRobert Zemeckis2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  142. A Wish for Wings That WorkSteven Spielberg1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  143. Pinky, Elmyra & The BrainSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  144. Men in BlackSteven Spielberg1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  145. The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasWilliam A. Fraker1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  146. The WalkRobert Zemeckis2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  147. Extreme PrejudiceJohn Milius1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  148. United States of TaraSteven Spielberg2009 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  149. The Beginning: The Making of Star Wars Episode ISteven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  150. The Last DaysSteven Spielberg1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  151. Continental DivideSteven Spielberg1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  152. Rising: Rebuilding Ground ZeroSteven Spielberg2011 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  153. Semper FiSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  154. Joe Versus the VolcanoSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  155. PinocchioRobert Zemeckis2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  156. Forrest GumpRobert Zemeckis1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  157. Falling in LoveMichael Kahn1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  158. Romancing the StoneRobert Zemeckis1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  159. The PsychiatristSteven Spielberg1971 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  160. Gremlins 2: The New BatchSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  161. Something's Coming: West Side StorySteven Spielberg2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  162. Roald Dahl's The WitchesRobert Zemeckis2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  163. DreamsSteven Spielberg1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  164. Freakazoid!Steven Spielberg1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  165. The Last Movie: Stanley Kubrick and 'Eyes Wide Shut'Steven Spielberg1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  166. Lost in the Garden of the WorldSteven Spielberg1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared