Star Wars Episode II Attack Of The Clones
Science Fiction
20th Century Fox  (2002) 143 mins PG

6.8 (135,315 votes)
Anakin Skywalker, "Padawan Learner" (ie: Jedi Apprentice) falls in love, something not allowed by the order. Meanwhile, a threat from beyond involves his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Senator (formerly Queen) Amidala, green Master Yoda, and the entire Galactic Republic. After adventures on Naboo, Tatooine, and Genosis, the Jedi are put into an arena in echoes of ancient Rome. Mace Windu and other troops arrive in the nick of time. Once freed, Yoda and the new Clone Troopers go to war. The film ends with the Dark Side gaining strength. It is revealed the events of the film happened to get plans for a new battle station to the mysterious Darth Sidious. Meanwhile, Anakin continues his personal struggle, as he secretly marries the woman who will bear his children....

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Cast and Crew
Ewan McGregor  ......  Obi-Wan Kenobi
Hayden Christensen  ......  Anakin Skywalker
Natalie Portman  ......  Sen. Padmé Amidala
Samuel L. Jackson  ......  Mace Windu
Christopher Lee  ......  Count Dooku / Darth Tyranus
Pernilla August  ......  Shmi Skywalker-Lars
Director  .....  George Lucas
Producer  .....  George Lucas; Rick McCallum; Lorne Orleans
Writer  .....  George Lucas; Jonathan Hales
Cinematography  .....  David Tattersall
Musician  .....  John Williams
Notes
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Anakin and Padme arrive on Geonosis they enter the underground factories. A steel door opens above them and Padme ducks to enter. However when Anakin follows he does not duck enough and his head passes through the digitally created metal door. (more)

Trivia:
C-3PO Anthony Daniels was originally to have made his first appearance still in skeletal form. In post-production, George Lucas decided to have C-3PO be complete throughout the film. (more)

Filming Locations:
Chott el Djerid, Nefta, Tunisia (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Naboo lieutenant: Senator, we're making our final approach into Coruscant.
CordÈ: Very good, Lieutenant.
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 10 wins & 35 nominations (more)