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Star Wars

Name: Star Wars
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Released: 1977
Rating: 8.6

★ 8.6 IMDb

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.

Essays and Criticism

On this film

Star Wars by Dan Rubey, Jump Cut

In conversation with other films

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