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Release Date: |
May 21st, 1980 |
| Studio: |
10th Century Fox |
| Filming Locations: |
UK, Norway, Oregon, California |
| Genre: |
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG |
| Running Time: |
124 minutes |
| Box Office: |
Domestic: $290,475,067
International: $247,900,000 |
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| Summary |
| Darth Vader is helping the Empire crush the rebellion determined to end the Empire's domination of the galaxy. The rebels are based on Hoth, and when troops arrive to wipe them out, Han Solo and Princess Leia flee to Cloud City. Luke Skywalker, in a bid to strengthen his knowledge of the force, finds Yoda, one of the finest Jedi ever. Will they be able to get back together and halt the Empire's progress? |
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| Computer, Console and Other Games |
The list of Star Wars games is parsecs long; there is, however a great overview in Wikipedia
The Wikipedia Star Wars Video Games Page
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| Awards/Nominations |
| Academy Awards |
Sound
Visual Effects
Visual Effects Special Achievement Award
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| Academy Award Nominations |
Original Score
Art Direction - Set decoration
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| Tidbits |
- Having Han Solo frozen in carbonite was (at least in part) due to the fact that they were not sure that Harrison Ford would return for a third film. When the original Star Wars was made Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill were signed for a three picture deal, but Ford refused
- Darth Vader never says, "Luke, I am your father." Like "Play it again, Sam," it has become one of the most famous misquotes in cinematic history. (He actually says, "No, I am your father.")
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| Studio: |
Twentieth Century Fox Home Video |
| Release Date: |
September 21, 2004 |
| Run Time: |
387 minutes |
| Production Company: |
Biuena Vista Home Entertainment |
| Package Type: |
Box Set |
| Aspect Ratio(s): |
Widescreen letterbox - 2.35:1 |
| Discographic Information |
| Layers: |
Single |
| Available Audio Tracks: |
English (Dolby Digital 5.1 EX)
English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) |
| Edition Details: |
Color, Widescreen, Dolby |
| AISN |
B00003CXCT |
| Episode IV: A New Hope |
| Commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher |
| Episode V: The Empire Stikes Back |
| Commentary by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher |
| Episode VI: Return of the Jedi |
| Commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher |
| Bonus Disc |
All-new bonus features, including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced on the Star Wars saga as well as never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films.
- Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
- The Legendary Creatures of Star Wars
- The Birth of the Lightsaber
- The Legacy of Star Wars
- Teasers
- Trailers
- TV spots
- Still galleries
- Playable Xbox demo of the new Lucasarts game Star Wars Battlefront
- The making of the Episode III videogame
- Exclusive preview of Star Wars: Episode III
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| Soundtrack Information (Special Edition) |
| Composed, Conducted and Produced by: |
John Williams |
| Played by |
London Symphony Orchestra |
| Release Date |
January 28, 1997 |
| Label: |
RCA Victor (ASIN: B000003G8Z) |
| Track Listing |
| (You must have Windows Media Player to play music clips) |
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| DISC 2 |
- The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
- Yoda's Theme
- Attacking A Star Destroyer
- Yoda And The Force
- Imperial Starfleet Deployed/City In The Clouds
- Lando's Palace
- Betrayal At Bespin
- Deal With The Dark Lord
- Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure Of Boba Fett
- The Clash Of Lightsabers
- Rescue From Cloud City/Hyperspace
- The Rebel Fleet/End Title
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