Star Wars

Star Wars

Theatrical - Wide 1977-05-25

Cast Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Anthony Daniels David Prowse Peter Mayhew Frank Oz Alec Guinness
Directed by George Lucas
Written by George Lucas

Genres: Action Science-Fiction

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9/10

Synopsis

Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet, teams up with other rebels, and tries to save Princess Leia from the evil clutches of Darth Vader.

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