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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Original title: Star Wars
  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 2h 1m
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8.6/10
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Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Kenny Baker in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (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
8.6/10
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POPULARITY
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    • George Lucas
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Harrison Ford
    • Carrie Fisher
    • George Lucas
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Harrison Ford
    • Carrie Fisher
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    • 2KUser reviews
    • 218Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #28
    • Won 6 Oscars

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    James Earl Jones, David Prowse, and Leslie Schofield in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones, and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
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    Carrie Fisher, James Earl Jones, Peter Cushing, and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
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    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Luke Skywalker
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Han Solo
    Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher
    • Princess Leia Organa
    Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness
    • Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi
    Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing
    • Grand Moff Tarkin
    Anthony Daniels
    Anthony Daniels
    • C-3PO
    Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker
    • R2-D2
    Peter Mayhew
    Peter Mayhew
    • Chewbacca
    David Prowse
    David Prowse
    • Darth Vader
    Phil Brown
    Phil Brown
    • Uncle Owen
    Shelagh Fraser
    Shelagh Fraser
    • Aunt Beru
    Jack Purvis
    Jack Purvis
    • Chief Jawa
    Alex McCrindle
    Alex McCrindle
    • General Dodonna
    Eddie Byrne
    Eddie Byrne
    • General Willard
    Drewe Henley
    Drewe Henley
    • Red Leader
    • (as Drewe Hemley)
    Denis Lawson
    Denis Lawson
    • Red Two (Wedge)
    • (as Dennis Lawson)
    Garrick Hagon
    Garrick Hagon
    • Red Three (Biggs)
    Jack Klaff
    Jack Klaff
    • Red Four (John D.)
      • George Lucas
      • George Lucas
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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 Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
    • 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
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    10/10
    One of the most successful movies of all time (and I'm not talking about the Box Office take)
    What made this the hugely successful triumph it was? Was it casting, music, imagination, ingenuity, or luck?

    I remember opening day at the theaters. I was old enough to remember every scene, every character, every nuance of this film; having committed it to memory forever, as if I would never again be able to see this beloved, instantly loved masterpiece.

    I also remember that the HIT factor of this movie was so unexpected that you had to wait literal MONTHS to get the action figures promised on the cereal boxes. The pieces were still in the manufacturing process and we had to settle for coupons promising our toys in a few months. I wound up seeing this in the theaters a grand total of 36 times; much to my mother's dismay. She loved the movie as I did, but felt I was obsessed. Today, thirty years later, sitting here writing this review, I realize how right she was. I'm still obsessed with this movie, and with the subsequent movies which followed. I wait in great anticipation for Episode 3. I'm a fan, and I don't care what other people say about Episodes 1 & 2. I don't even mind the "prequel" factor, as the situation at the time, dictated to Lucas which movies he would do first.

    See, I remember the studios saying to him that he had to choose from the three central climactic books, and trash the rest, or just trash the whole idea. He didn't exactly "sell out," he did what he had to do to get his movie...his vision...out there for us to see and experience. I admired his decision then, and I admire it now. Episodes 1-3 are being filmed now, because Lucas had the clout, the money, and the patience to give us his vision...his complete vision and not just the three center books of a 9-book series. I realize that now, there are dozens of books, but at the time, there were nine. And while most of us were happy with Episodes 4-6 and would not have missed 1-3 and 7-9, I personally am so very glad he has taken it upon himself to give us his full vision. I have enjoyed each and every installment with the same sense of awe and joy as I did this one.

    The casting was the first triumph for this cinematic milestone. Ford is a charismatic and magnetic personality and portrayed Han with a professionalism that you'd expect from more seasoned actors. Sir Alec Guiness is an absolute joy as Obi Wan. His casting was precise and excellent in that part. Carrie Fisher portrayed Leia in a way that, up until then, had never been experienced. Most "princess" types before her were whining, whimpering, little snots who were incapable of anything beyond tripping and twisting their ankle in times of peril, while Fisher portrayed her character as a bold, brazen, yet sophisticated and educated woman who was aware of her surroundings and capable of defending herself and her realm with the utmost authority.

    And Mark Hamil. He was perfectly cast as the whining little boy who wanted more, but was afraid to reach for it. He grows up quite well on film in these three installments, and endears himself to the audience so much the more for it. But a cast member who is almost always left out of these reviews is Peter Mayhew. Chewbacca. His character, as a supporting character to Han's, was exemplary. It's not easy portraying a walking carpet, yet holding the attention, admiration, and love of virtual millions. I am VERY happy about his being cast as Chewy in Episode 3. Couldn't happen to a more deserving...or capable...fellow. Bravo! And James Earl Jones's voice being used as the voice of Darth Vader, was pure genius. His commanding voice haunted the dreams of countless thousands of star-struck children for generations to come. I also have to say that this movie would not have had the charm it does had it not been for Anthony Daniels' C3P0. He is a gift and a joy.

    The musical score by John Williams featured in this masterpiece was one of the contributing factors. But honestly, this movie's success was such a total surprise to everyone, including Lucas, that nothing could prepare the world for the aftermath of having witnessed this bona fide legend, first hand.

    The story itself; replete with sub-plot after sub-plot, rich in dialog and detail, was beyond anyone's greatest expectations. Everyone, including Lucas, expected this movie to fail. It is a timeless classic, which I will not repeat here. There are too many movie reviews giving full details of the plot, and I won't be redundant beyond what I have already said.

    However, that being said, there are a few points I would like to make concerning the symbolism of this endeavor. The Force is a metaphor for the psychic abilities with which we are all born. It was also a metaphor for hope and faith, dedication and commitment to the greater state of being. The Empire is said to have been a metaphor for the Germanic Nazi "storm troopers." While the Rebellion is said to have been symbolic of (what would later become) the NATO forces who defeated them.

    And then there are the effects. The effects were, in 1977, so awesome; so creative; so ahead of their time, as to ensure this movie's vast success for the next forty years. George Lucas enjoys an almost god-like status among sci-fi/fantasy fans worldwide.

    This movie does not rate a rating. Usually, when I say that, it is because the movie is so bad, or disappointing that I don't have the heart to rate it.

    But in this case, it far surpasses any 10/10 rating I could give it.

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    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?

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1977 (United States)
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      • Lucasfilm Ltd. (United States)
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      • Tikal National Park, Guatemala
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      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • 2 hours 1 minute
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Mono
      • 70 mm 6-Track

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