Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

Turmoil has engulfed the Galactic Republic. The taxation of trade routes to outlying star systems is in dispute. Hoping to resolve the matter with a blockade of deadly battleships, the greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipping to the small planet of Naboo. While the congress of the Republic endlessly debates this alarming chain of events, the Supreme Chancellor has secretly dispatched two Jedi Knights, the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, to settle the conflict.

Caserta was one of the most beautiful palaces on the planet and once we saw this there was no question that we wanted to shoot here.George Lucas Anticipation: The Real Life Story of Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace by Jonathan Bowen p.8

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace life

George Lucas Anticipation: The Real Life Story of Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace by Jonathan Bowen p.8

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace life

You cant just go and do a location shoot of Couscant; theres nothing like it that people have ever seen.Rick McCallum Anticipation: The Real Life Story of Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace by Jonathan Bowen p.7

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace life

Rick McCallum Anticipation: The Real Life Story of Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace by Jonathan Bowen p.7

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace life

A huge exercise in imagination. A kid playing in a cardboard box he pretends is a house, or a spaceship.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace imagination

It was wonderful playing a young queen with so much power. I think it will be good for young women to see a strong woman of action who is also smart and a leader.Natalie Portman, quoted in Production Notes.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace women

I was very disappointed when the film actually came out, because I didnt think it was very good! But it was certainly an extremely exciting thing to be a part of.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace art

It was a real shame, because I think the first Star Wars film is my favourite film ever. That would be my desert island film. For me its got everything. Theres not a beat wrong in that film.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace war

I didnt feel like he was a director of actors; he was more interested in stuff and effects. He didnt interest me and I wouldnt think I interested him.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace think

I did meet her and she was absolutely enchanting. But on the day Im supposed to do my scene with her, for which Id traveled halfway around the world, I said, Wheres Natalie? And George says, Thats Natalie, and points to a bit of paper on the wall. It was just boring.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace world

Qui-Gon: Dont center on your anxieties, Obi-Wan. Keep your concentration here and now, where it belongs.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace you

Daultay Dofine: This scheme of yours has failed, Lord Sidious. The blockade is finished. We dare not go against the Jedi.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace you

Obi-Wan Kenobi: If and when they find us, they will crush us, grind us into tiny pieces and blast us into oblivion!

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace will

Watto: Here it isa T-14 hyperdrive generator!! Thee in luck, Im the only one hereabouts who has onebut thee might as well buy a new ship. It would be cheaper, I thinkSaying of which, hows thee going to pay for all this?

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace think

Watto: Republic credits? Republic credits are no use out here. I need something different, something more real

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace need

Watto: No, they wonta! What, you think youre some kind of Jedi, waving your hand around like that? Im a Toydarian. Mind tricks wont work on me; only money. No money! No parts! No deal! And no one else has a T-14 hyperdrive, I promise you that.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace art

Darth Maul: Tatooine is sparsely populated. If the trace was correct, I will find them quickly, Master.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace art

Darth Sidious: Move against the Jedi first. You will then have no difficulty taking the Queen back to Naboo to sign the treaty.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace art

Palpatine: Supreme Chancellor, delegates of the Senate, a tragedy has occurred which started right here with the taxation of trade routes and has now engulfed our entire planet in the oppression of the Trade Federation.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace art

Palpatine: To state our allegations, I present Queen Amidala, recently elected ruler of the Naboo, who speaks on our behalf.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace present

Padmé Amidala: Honorable representatives of the Republic, I come to you under the gravest of circumstances. The Naboo system has been invaded by the droid armies of the Trade

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace present

Dod: I object! There is no proof! This is incredible. We recommend a commission be sent to Naboo to ascertain the truth.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace truth

Senator Teem: The Congress of Malastare concurs with the honorable delegate from the Trade Federation. A commission must be appointed.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace honor

Valorum: The point is conceded. Will you defer your motion to allow a commission to explore the validity of your accusations?

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace you

Padmé: I will not defer. Ive come before you to resolve this attack on our sovereignty now! I was not elected to watch my people suffer and die while you discuss this invasion in a committee! If this body is not capable of action, I suggest new leadership is needed. I move for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Valorums leadership.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace leadership

Palpatine: Now they will elect a new Chancellor, a strong Chancellor. One who will not let this tragedy continue.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace age

Yoda: Confer on you the level of Jedi Knight, the Council does. But agree with your taking this boy as your Padawan learner, I do not!

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace night

Kenobi: Master Yoda, I gave Qui-Gon my word. I will train Anakin without the approval of the Council, if I must.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace rain

Yoda: Qui-Gons defiance, I sense in you. Need that, you do not. Agree with you, the Council does. Your apprentice, Skywalker will be.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace you

Much harder than I expected. We worked long days. We were in the desert a long time. And I had to wear not the greatest costumes. People have done harder things for money. But it wasnt the breeze I thought it would be.

— Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace time

Share your thoughts on Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace quotes with the community: