Star Wars
Movie
1977
PG
2 HOURS 1 MINS
Science fiction
Adventure
Action
Fantasy
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.
Cast & Crew
Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford Han Solo
Carrie Fisher Princess Leia Organa
Alec Guinness Obi-Wan Kenobi
Peter Cushing Grand Moff Tarkin
Anthony Daniels C-3PO
Kenny Baker R2-D2
Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
David Prowse Darth Vader
James Earl Jones Darth Vader (voice)
Phil Brown Owen Lars
Shelagh Fraser Aunt Beru
Jack Purvis Chief Jawa
Alex McCrindle General Dodonna
Eddie Byrne General Willard
Drewe Henley Red Leader
George Lucas Director
George Lucas Writer
Gary Kurtz Producer
George Lucas Executive Producer
John Williams Original Music
Gilbert Taylor Cinematography
Richard Chew Film Editing
Paul Hirsch Film Editing
Marcia Lucas Film Editing
Dianne Crittenden Casting
Irene Lamb Casting
Vic Ramos Casting
John Barry Production Designer
Leslie Dilley Art Direction
Norman Reynolds Art Direction
Roger Christian Set Decoration
John Mollo Costume Design
Gerry Gavigan Assistant Director
Anthony Waye Assistant Director
Terry Madden Assistant Director
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