Star Wars (1977)

05/25/1977 (US) • 2h 1m

Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia Organa

Peter Cushing

Grand Moff Tarkin

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

David Prowse

Darth Vader (performer)


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Part of the Star Wars Collection

Includes Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$11,000,000.00

Revenue

$775,398,007.00

Keywords

empire

galaxy

rebellion

android

hermit

smuggling (contraband)

freedom

rebel

rescue mission

space

planet

desert

super power

oppression

space opera

wizard

totalitarianism

awestruck

excited

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