Star Wars(1977)
“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.
Director
George Lucas
Studio
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$775M
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
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew
as Chewbacca
David Prowse
as Darth Vader (performer)
James Earl Jones
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Phil Brown
as Uncle Owen
Shelagh Fraser
as Aunt Beru
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$775M
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Star Wars?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Star Wars (1977).
What is Star Wars about?▼
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.
Who directed Star Wars?▼
Star Wars was directed by George Lucas and released in 1977. It is a adventure, action, science fiction film.
How long is Star Wars?▼
Star Wars has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Star Wars?▼
The cast of Star Wars includes 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 and more.
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