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Star Wars

  • 19771977
  • UU
  • 2h 1m
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Alec Guinness, Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, Peter Cushing, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew in Star Wars (1977)
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Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue ... Read allLuke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • George Lucas
  • Writer
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Harrison Ford
    • Carrie Fisher
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Lucas
  • Writer
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Harrison Ford
    • Carrie Fisher
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2KUser reviews
    • 208Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #27
    • Won 6 Oscars
      • 63 wins & 29 nominations total

    Videos29

    Original Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 2:02
    Original Teaser Trailer
    Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
    Trailer 1:08
    Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
    "The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" History Download
    Clip 4:48
    "The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special" History Download
    Jaws, Shreks, & Lion Kings: A Summer Blockbuster History
    Clip 7:23
    Jaws, Shreks, & Lion Kings: A Summer Blockbuster History
    6 Movie & TV Podcasts When You Need a Binge Break
    Clip 4:16
    6 Movie & TV Podcasts When You Need a Binge Break
    Watch Like a Pro: Giancarlo Esposito's Ultimate Villain Watchlist
    Clip 3:51
    Watch Like a Pro: Giancarlo Esposito's Ultimate Villain Watchlist
    "The Mandalorian" Takes Star Wars to Wild West of Space
    Clip 4:02
    "The Mandalorian" Takes Star Wars to Wild West of Space
    How Does Emperor Palpatine Fit Into 'The Rise of Skywalker'?
    Clip 4:03
    How Does Emperor Palpatine Fit Into 'The Rise of Skywalker'?
    What Happens to Obi-Wan Between Star Wars Trilogies?
    Clip 3:07
    What Happens to Obi-Wan Between Star Wars Trilogies?
    Gaten Matarazzo Has The Best Interview Ever
    Clip 4:16
    Gaten Matarazzo Has The Best Interview Ever
    The Evolution of Anakin Skywalker
    Clip 3:23
    The Evolution of Anakin Skywalker
    "The Mandalorian" and the Future of 'Star Wars'
    Clip 3:05
    "The Mandalorian" and the Future of 'Star Wars'

    Photos541

    James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Leslie Schofield in Star Wars (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars (1977)
    Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones, and David Prowse in Star Wars (1977)
    Carrie Fisher in Star Wars (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars (1977)
    Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones, Peter Cushing, and David Prowse in Star Wars (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars (1977)
    Alec Guinness in Star Wars (1977)
    Kenny Baker in Star Wars (1977)
    Drewe Henley in Star Wars (1977)

    Top cast

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    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Luke Skywalkeras Luke Skywalker
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Han Soloas Han Solo
    Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher
    • Princess Leia Organaas Princess Leia Organa
    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • Ben Obi-Wan Kenobias Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Grand Moff Tarkinas Grand Moff Tarkin
    Anthony Daniels
    Anthony Daniels
    • C-3POas C-3PO
    Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker
    • R2-D2as R2-D2
    Peter Mayhew
    Peter Mayhew
    • Chewbaccaas Chewbacca
    David Prowse
    David Prowse
    • Darth Vaderas Darth Vader
    Phil Brown
    Phil Brown
    • Uncle Owenas Uncle Owen
    Shelagh Fraser
    Shelagh Fraser
    • Aunt Beruas Aunt Beru
    Jack Purvis
    Jack Purvis
    • Chief Jawaas Chief Jawa
    Alex McCrindle
    Alex McCrindle
    • General Dodonnaas General Dodonna
    Eddie Byrne
    Eddie Byrne
    • General Willardas General Willard
    Drewe Henley
    Drewe Henley
    • Red Leaderas Red Leader
    • (as Drewe Hemley)
    Denis Lawson
    Denis Lawson
    • Red Two (Wedge)as Red Two (Wedge)
    • (as Dennis Lawson)
    Garrick Hagon
    Garrick Hagon
    • Red Three (Biggs)as Red Three (Biggs)
    Jack Klaff
    Jack Klaff
    • Red Four (John D.)as Red Four (John D.)
    • Director
      • George Lucas
    • Writer
      • George Lucas
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    The Imperial Forces, under orders from cruel Darth Vader, hold Princess Leia hostage in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy. —Jwelch5742
    rebelliongalactic warprincesslightsaberspace opera435 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's Back! The Force will be with you for three weeks only. (1979 Reissue Poster)
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • U
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      George Lucas was so sure this movie would flop that instead of attending the premiere, he went on vacation to Hawaii with his good friend Steven Spielberg, where they came up with the idea for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) after they found out Star Wars became a success.
    • Goofs
      When C-3PO and R2-D2 are in the control room of the Death Star, the storm troopers barge in, and one hits his head on the door. This goof was highlighted in the remastered version with a comedy "donk" sound effect.
    • Quotes

      [Han answers the intercom after comandeering an attack station]

      Han Solo: [1:15:22] Uh, everything's under control. Situation normal.

      Voice: What happened?

      Han Solo: [getting nervous] Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh... everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?

      Voice: We're sending a squad up.

      Han Solo: Uh, uh... negative, negative. We had a reactor leak here now. Give us a few minutes to lock it down. Large leak, very dangerous.

      Voice: Who is this? What's your operating number?

      Han Solo: Uh...

      [Han shoots the intercom]

      Han Solo: [muttering] Boring conversation anyway. LUKE, WE'RE GONNA HAVE COMPANY!

    • Crazy credits
      The film has no opening credits. Instead, the first credits seen at the end of the film are presented in the order in which they would have otherwise been shown at the start. Although by the late 1990s it was commonplace for films to not have opening credits, in 1977 it was somewhat unusual for a major film to not have opening credits.
    • Alternate versions
      In the 1997 re-release, two of the Cantina Aliens that had werewolf heads have been replaced. One was replaced with lizard-like creature while the other was replaced by a creature with elephant tusks. Both the werewolves and their replacements can seen in footage used in a supplemental DVD packaged with the soundtrack to Episode III
    • Connections
      Edited into Dünyayi Kurtaran Adam (1982)

    User reviews2K

    Review
    Top review
    A kid's fantasy. An Adult's memory
    In respect to the many kids of the seventies. I rated this movie as one of the greatest movies ever made. I was thirteen and enjoyed this fantasy getaway more than I could count. Like many other kids of the seventies you left reality before walking into the theatre and escaped into the adventure once the reels begin rolling. It provided the special effects and excitement a kid was looking for. Even today when I watch this movie on VHS I recall those times. Whenever I get the chance to watch it I feel like that eager thirteen year old over and over again. I hope the new movies will meet the same expectations of kids of this decade and the next.
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    • hmorales
    • Dec 3, 1998

    FAQ37

    • Why is Mos Eisley space port on Tatooine? Aren't space ports usually in space and NOT on land?
    • Why aren't droids welcome in the cantina at Mos Eisley since they serve everyone else?
    • Who called the Storm Troopers to the cantina to investigate what happened when Obi-Wan cut Ponda Baba's arm off?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1978 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Disney+ Hotstar
      • Lucasfilm Ltd. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
    • Filming locations
      • Tikal National Park, Guatemala
    • Production companies
      • Lucasfilm
      • Twentieth Century Fox
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $460,998,507
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,554,475
      • May 30, 1977
    • Gross worldwide
      • $775,398,007
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute

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