Star Wars (1977)
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
- Released
- Runtime 2h 1m
- Director George Lucas
- Genres Action Adventure Science Fiction
- Rating 8.2/10 (22,861 votes)
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Mark Hamill
as Luke Skywalker
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Harrison Ford
as Han Solo
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Carrie Fisher
as Princess Leia Organa
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Peter Cushing
as Grand Moff Tarkin
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Alec Guinness
as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
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Anthony Daniels
as C-3PO
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Kenny Baker
as R2-D2
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Peter Mayhew
as Chewbacca
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David Prowse
as Darth Vader (performer)
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James Earl Jones
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
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Phil Brown
as Uncle Owen
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Shelagh Fraser
as Aunt Beru
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Jack Purvis
as Chief Jawa
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Alex McCrindle
as General Dodonna
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Eddie Byrne
as General Willard
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Drewe Henley
as Red Leader
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Denis Lawson
as Red Two (Wedge Antilles)
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Garrick Hagon
as Red Three (Biggs Darklighter)
Crew
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George Lucas
Director
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Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
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Richard Chew
Editor
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Paul Hirsch
Editor
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Marcia Lucas
Editor
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John Williams
Original Music Composer
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Gary Kurtz
Producer
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George Lucas
Writer
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