Star Wars
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."
Originally released in 1977. Star Wars is a adventure/action film. directed by George Lucas. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (21,829 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$775.4M
70.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mark Hamill
as Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
as Princess Leia Organa
Peter Cushing
as Grand Moff Tarkin
Alec Guinness
as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
Anthony Daniels
as C-3PO
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew
as Chewbacca
David Prowse
as Darth Vader (performer)
James Earl Jones
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $775,398,007
Production Companies
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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 t...
Who directed Star Wars?
Star Wars was directed by George Lucas.
How long is Star Wars?
Star Wars has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Star Wars released?
Star Wars was released on May 25, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Star Wars?
The main cast of Star Wars includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness.
Is Star Wars worth watching?
Star Wars has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 21,829 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.