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The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Star Wars Holiday Special

A galactic odyssey against oppression.

19783.41h 37mPG

Overview

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

Directed by Steve Binder
Written by Pat Proft, Leonard Ripps, Rod Warren
Produced by Ken Welch, Mitzie Welch, Jeff Starsh
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0M0

Top Cast

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia Organa

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Darth Vader (voice)

Bea Arthur

Bea Arthur

Ackmena

Art Carney

Art Carney

Saun Dann

Paul Kantner

Paul Kantner

Holographic Band Member

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Mermeia

Trailer

Themes & Keywords

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About The Star Wars Holiday Special

The Star Wars Holiday Special is a adventure, science fiction, family, tv movie film released in 1978 exploring themes of holiday, talk show, tree house, hologram, musical, space. Directed by Steve Binder, it stars Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

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