<P> Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows--Part 1 is a 2010 British - American fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures . It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the novel of the same name by J.K. Rowling and features an ensemble cast . The film, which is the seventh and penultimate installment in the Harry Potter film series, was written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman, David Barron, and Rowling . </P> <P> The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, respectively, reprising roles as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger . It is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Half - Blood Prince and is followed by the concluding entry, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows--Part 2 . </P> <P> The story follows Harry Potter who has been tasked by Dumbledore with finding and destroying Lord Voldemort's secret to immortality--the Horcruxes . Filming began on 19 February 2009 (2009 - 02 - 19) and was completed on 12 June 2010 (2010 - 06 - 12). Part 1 was released in 2D cinemas and IMAX formats worldwide on 19 November 2010 . </P> <P> In the film's worldwide opening weekend, Part 1 grossed $330 million, the third - highest in the series, and the highest opening of 2010, as well as the eighth - highest of all time . With a worldwide gross of $960 million, Part 1 is the third - highest - grossing film of 2010, behind Toy Story 3 and Alice in Wonderland, and the third - highest - grossing Harry Potter film in terms of worldwide totals, behind Deathly Hallows--Part 2 and Philosopher's Stone, and the 37th highest - grossing film of all - time . The film received two nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects and Best Art Direction . </P>

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