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Release Date: |
May 25th, 1977 |
| Studio: |
20th Century Fox |
| Filming Locations: |
UK, Guatemala, Tunisia, California |
| Genre: |
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG |
| Running Time: |
121 minutes |
| Box Office: |
Domestic: $460,998,007
International: $314,400,000 |
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| Summary |
| A diplomatic transport carrying Princess Leia is being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader, who's on the outlook for the stolen plans to the Empire's new and most powerful weapon, The Death Star. Vader (correctly) suspects Leia of being a Rebel leader. We then follow the involvement into the rebellion of a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker, as he and his newly met allies (Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2) attempt to rescue Princess Leia from the clutches of the Empire. A mighty showdown takes place when at last the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles, make an attack on the ominous Death Star. |
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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 |
Art Direction - Set Decoration
Costume Design
Visual Effects
Editing
Original Score
Sound
Sound Effects Special Achievement Award
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| Academy Award Nominations |
Picture
Director
Supporting Actor (Alex Guinness
Screenplay
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| Tidbits |
- Star Wars was an original selection to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1989
- Kurt Russell, Nick Nolte and Christopher Walken were all candidates for the role of Han Solo as George Lucas wanted to stay away from any actors he had previously used in his films. Harrison by chance helped out on the auditions and read the part of Han Solo for screen tests of other characters but wasn't originally considered for the part. During these tests Lucas realized that Ford was perfect for the role.
- George Lucas and Brian DePalma held a joint audition for Carrie and Star Wars. Originally, Sissy Spacek was cast as Princess Leia, and Carrie Fisher as Carrie. However, Carrie Fisher refused to appear in nude scenes, but Spacek was willing to do them. So, they switched parts.
- The shot where the escape pod leaves Leia's ship was the first SFX shot ever done by ILM
- The Millennium Falcon was originally modeled after a hamburger with an olive next to it
- Han Solo's blaster was manufactured from a "Broomhandle" Mauser Pistol
- Harrison deliberately didn't learn his lines for the intercom conversation in the cell block, so it would sound spontaneous
- Most of the crowd watching the heroes receive their medallions are cardboard cutouts
- When the blasters are cocked they have a clicking/clunking sound. This is a recording of a parking meter handle being turned. The laser gun shots are speeded up recordings of a wooden stick hitting a high voltage cable
- Originally, Obi Wan's character was going to survive, but this was changed at Alec Guinness' request, mostly because he was "sick of the awful dialogue" and wanted to return home
- Jodie Foster was Lucas' second option for Princess Leia
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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 and Conducted by: |
John Williams |
| Produced by: |
Nick Redman |
| Performed by |
London Symphony Orchestra |
| Release Date |
January 28, 1997 |
| Label: |
BMG Classics/RCA Victor (ASIN: B000003G8X |
| Track Listing |
| (You must have Windows Media Player to play music clips) |
| DISC 1 |
- 20th Century Fox Fanfare (Alfred Newman, 1954)
- Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner (2:14)
- Imperial Attack
- The Dune Sea of Tatooine/Jawa Sandcrawler
- The Moisture Farm**
- The Hologram/Binary Sunset
- Landspeeder Search/Attack of the Sand People**
- Tales of a Jedi Knight**/Learn About the Force*
- Burning Homestead
- Mos Eisley Spaceport
- Cantina Band
- Cantina Band #2
- Binary Sunset (Alternate)*
- Special: Main Title Archive**
* Previously Unreleased
** Contains Previously Unreleased Material |
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| DISC 2 |
- Princess Leia's Theme
- The Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit**
- Destruction of Alderaan
- The Death Star/The Stormtroopers*
- Wookie Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush
- Shootout in the Cell Bay/Dianoga
- The Trash Compactor
- The Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire
- Ben Kenobi's Death/Tie Fighter Attack
- The Battle of Yavin
- The Throne Room/End Title
* Previously Unreleased
** Contains Previously Unreleased Material |
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