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Star Wars

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

1977 · PG · 2h 1m

Directed by George Lucas

8.2

TMDB audience score
23,117 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Mark Hamill
    Luke Skywalker

  • Harrison Ford
    Han Solo

  • Carrie Fisher
    Princess Leia Organa

  • Peter Cushing
    Grand Moff Tarkin

  • Alec Guinness
    Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi

  • Anthony Daniels
    C-3PO

  • Kenny Baker
    R2-D2

  • Peter Mayhew
    Chewbacca

  • David Prowse
    Darth Vader (performer)

  • James Earl Jones
    Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)

  • Phil Brown
    Uncle Owen

  • Shelagh Fraser
    Aunt Beru

  • Jack Purvis
    Chief Jawa

  • Alex McCrindle
    General Dodonna

  • Eddie Byrne
    General Willard

  • Drewe Henley
    Red Leader

  • Denis Lawson
    Red Two (Wedge Antilles)

  • Garrick Hagon
    Red Three (Biggs Darklighter)