The Making of Luxor (1994)
Overview
An entertaining and informative film about the building of the Luxor Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas, and the creation of it's hi-tech attractions by Hollywood special effects expert, Douglas Trumbull. Look behind-the-scenes at the construction of the 30-story glass pyramid, and see how spectacular miniatures, special effects photography and engineering techniques are combined to provide audiences with cutting-edge entertainment experiences. From pre-planning through grand opening day, The Making of Luxor reveals why Luxor is being called "the eighth wonder of the world."
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.795 |
Directed By
Scott Morris
Crew
Scott Morris
Scott Morris
Charlie Clifton
Scott Morris
Diane Pearlman
Jennifer J. Wollan
Frederic Harris
TOP CAST
Eric Conger
Narrator
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