Principal cast
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa, Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin, and Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
Film 15 of 244 on the Screen Path
Star Wars
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
About the film
Star Wars at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1977 film at stop 15 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Gilbert Taylor (director of photography), Marcia Lucas (editor), Paul Hirsch (editor), Richard Chew (editor), and John Williams (original music composer)
- Director
- George Lucas
- Release
- 1977-05-25
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, and Science Fiction
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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