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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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasSun, May 1, 1977San Francisco
- Streaming / DigitalTue, Nov 12, 2019Disney+
- PhysicalThu, May 27, 1982LaserDisc / Betamax Rental
- TVTue, Feb 1, 1983HBO
GB
- In CinemasTue, Dec 27, 1977
- TVSun, Oct 24, 1982ITV
CA
- In CinemasWed, May 25, 1977
AU
- In CinemasThu, Oct 27, 1977
FR
- In CinemasSun, Sep 11, 1977Deauville American Film Festival
- Streaming / DigitalThu, Apr 9, 2015
- PhysicalWed, Sep 8, 1982VHS
- TVThu, Jan 1, 1987Antenne 2
DE
- In CinemasThu, Feb 9, 1978
JP
- In CinemasSat, Jun 24, 1978
- PhysicalWed, Nov 22, 2000Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition Re-issue
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
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
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