Star Wars

Movie · 1977 · Adventure Action Science Fiction · 2h 1m ·

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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Released: May 25, 1977
Original language: English
Age rating: PG

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Production companies: Lucasfilm Ltd.
Production countries: United States
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Luke Skywalker Enters the Mos Eisley Cantina - Official Clip
Obi-Wan Gives Luke Skywalker His Father's Lightsaber - Official Clip
Luke Skywalker Destroys the Death Star - Official Clip
Luke, Leia, Han & Chewie Get Stuck in the Garbage Compactor - Official Clip
Kathleen Kennedy introduces a screening of the original 1977 print of Star Wars | BFI
Inside the Archive: Star Wars in Technicolor | BFI
All the Facts | Disney+ Deets
George Lucas & Harrison Ford on STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE
Neil Patrick Harris announces STAR WARS for AFI Movie Club
Is Star Wars science fiction? - Scott McGee
Harrison Ford on Shooting Star Wars
George Lucas On Creating Industrial Light & Magic
George Lucas On Casting STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE
George Lucas On How STAR WARS Got Made
James Earl Jones On Being The Voice Of Darth Vader
George Lucas Introduces Star Wars: A New Hope
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