Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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Written by George Lucas

Directed by George Lucas

Also known as "Guerra Nas Estrelas", "La Guerra de las Galaxias IV: Una Nueva Esperanza", "Star Wars IV: Una Nueva Esperanza", "Star Wars: La Guerra de la Galaxias"

Running Time: 125 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1977

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This was the first instalment to be filmed of George Lucas's epic sci-fi series. Here's the revamped version, with new scenes and special effects added by the director in 1997.

Following the death of his family at the hands of the evil Empire, young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill, pictured, left) becomes apprentice to an ageing Jedi Knight (Alec Guinness) - a warrior who harnesses the power of the all-pervading Force. Having teamed up with a space rogue (Harrison Ford, pictured, right), Luke embarks on a mission to rescue a rebel princess (Carrie Fisher, pictured) and thwart the Empire's plans to enslave the galaxy.

Cast

Image for Mark HamillMark HamillLuke Skywalker
Image for Harrison FordHarrison FordHan Solo
Image for Carrie FisherCarrie FisherPrincess Leia Organa
Image for Peter CushingPeter CushingGrand Moff Tarkin
Image for Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessBen Obi-Wan Kenobi
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Peter MayhewChewbacca
David ProwseDarth Vader
Image for James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesDarth Vader
Phil BrownUncle Owen
Shelagh FraserAunt Beru
Jack PurvisChief Jawa
Alex McCrindleGeneral Dodonna
Eddie ByrneGeneral Willard

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