# Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

English · Released 1999-05-19

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is a 1999 English film. Natalie Portman and Samuel L Jackson appear in it.

Cast: Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Samuel L Jackson as Mace Windu

## Storyline
Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

## Common questions

### When was Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace released?
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace was released on 19 May 1999.

### Who stars in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace?
Natalie Portman and Samuel L Jackson star in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

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