Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999) - 'Duel in the Desert' scene (HD)

Visually and musically, this was the first real 'wow' moment of Episode 1, and it was achingly brief. A lightsaber duel in broad daylight, outdoors, was something we had never seen before (although Luke had used his above the Sarlaac pit). John Williams scored the action with Qui-Gon's theme, saving the iconic 'Duel of the Fates' for later. The scene ends with a low-key but important introduction.

On the 'Ultimate Edition' score album this scene is covered in the track 'Qui-Gon & Darth Maul meet'.

Starring Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Pernilla August, Oliver Ford Davies, Hugh Quarshie, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Terence Stamp, Brian Blessed, Warwick David and Ray Park. Written and directed by George Lucas. Original score by John Williams.