Adventure ·Action ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 1977 · 2h 1m

Star Wars

Star Wars poster
Director
George Lucas
Cast
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker Harrison Ford as Han Solo Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Crew
Gilbert Taylor — Director of Photography Richard Chew — Editor Marcia Lucas — Editor Paul Hirsch — Editor John Williams — Original Music Composer George Lucas — Writer
Tagline

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

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.

Trailer Star Wars — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
empiregalaxyrebellionandroidhermitsmuggling (contraband)freedomrebelrescue missionspaceplanetdesert
Key Collaborators
George Lucas Director Gilbert Taylor Director of Photography Richard Chew Editor Marcia Lucas Editor Paul Hirsch Editor John Williams Original Music Composer George Lucas Writer Gary Kurtz Producer John Barry Production Design John Mollo Costume Design
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