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Star Wars

Star Wars

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

19778.22h 1m

Overview

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

Directed by George Lucas
Written by George Lucas
Produced by Gary Kurtz
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $775.4M

Top Cast

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia Organa

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Grand Moff Tarkin

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

David Prowse

David Prowse

Darth Vader (performer)

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

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About Star Wars

Star Wars is a adventure, action, science fiction film released in 1977 exploring themes of empire, galaxy, rebellion, android, hermit, smuggling (contraband). Directed by George Lucas, it stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

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