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Star Wars (1977)

PG · 1977-05-25 · 2h 1m · EN
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

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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George LucasDirector, Writer
Budget
$11M
Box office
$775.4M

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▶ Star Wars (1977) - Teaser Trailer▶ Star Wars - briefing scene HD▶ Star Wars: A New Hope l Ben Kenobi Appears▶ TIE Fighter Attack A New Hope▶ Teaser Trailer▶ Trailer

Top billed cast

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Mark HamillMark HamillLuke SkywalkerHarrison FordHarrison FordHan SoloCarrie FisherCarrie FisherPrincess Leia OrganaPeter CushingPeter CushingGrand Moff TarkinAlec GuinnessAlec GuinnessObi-Wan "Ben" KenobiAnthony DanielsAnthony DanielsC-3POKenny BakerKenny BakerR2-D2Peter MayhewPeter MayhewChewbaccaDavid ProwseDavid ProwseDarth Vader (performer)James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice)Phil BrownPhil BrownUncle OwenShelagh FraserShelagh FraserAunt Beru

Keywords

SuperheroSuper powerSpaceWizardRescue missionSpace operaAndroidGalaxyHermitDeath starLightsaberJediEmpireRebellionPlanetSmugglerThe forceGalactic warStormtrooperTotalitarianismDesertSmuggling (contraband)Speculative fiction

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Adventure · Science FictionTheme affinitySuperhero · Super Power · SpaceVisual styleSpace · Space OperaPacingActionEmotional intensityGalactic WarDirector preference2691

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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.

How long is Star Wars?

Star Wars has a runtime of 121 minutes.

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