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Star Wars
1977 1h 58m George Lucas

Star Wars

★ 8.6 IMDb
Action & Adventure Science-Fiction Fantasy
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.
Writer George Lucas
Cast Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing
DP Gilbert Taylor
Production Designer John Barry
Music John Williams
Essays and Criticism
On this film
Star Wars by Dan Rubey, Jump Cut
In conversation with other films
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Awards & Festivals
Won BAFTA Award for Best Original Music
Nominated Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated Academy Award for Best Costume Design
Nominated Academy Award for Best Production Design
Won Academy Award for Best Original Score
Won Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Won Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
Nominated Academy Award for Best Sound
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
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2002
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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1999
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