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What are credits in films?

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The written "credits" that appear at the end of a motion picture will list the cast members, production personnel, and other individuals who contributed to making the film. In contrast to earlier films (e.g from the 1920's to 1970's), modern films will often list practically every company or individual who had even the slightest contribution: from small speaking roles to casting, costuming, art, set construction, post-production, stunts, second units, pilots, and especially special effects (including dozens who work in relatively minor roles doing CGI and animation). Assistants to executives may be named, as well as food services, craft services, and transportation. On major films, the credits can easily run 5 minutes or more. (Star Wars, 1977, was 4 minutes, 9 seconds).

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Credits show all the people who were involved in the making of the particular film.

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