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Summary:

A rebel ship is being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker, with his new allies, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2, attempt to rescue rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empires most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star.

Contributors:

Lucas, George, 1944-

Kurtz, Gary

Hamill, Mark

Ford, Harrison, 1942-

Fisher, Carrie

Cushing, Peter, 1913-1994

Guinness, Alec, 1914-2000

Daniels, Anthony

Baker, Kenny, 1934-2016

Mayhew, Peter

Prowse, Dave, 1935-2020

Jones, James Earl

Taylor, Gilbert

Williams, John, 1932-

Chew, Richard

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.

Languages:

English
French
Spanish

Language Notes:

English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English subtitles. Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired on some features.

Other Related Resources:

Star wars, episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Motion picture)

Star Wars, episode V, the empire strikes back (Motion picture)

Subjects:

Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character) — Drama

Vader, Darth (Fictitious character) — Drama

Organa, Leia (Fictitious character) — Drama

Solo, Han (Fictitious character) — Drama

Life on other planets — Drama

Rescues — Drama

Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character)

Vader, Darth (Fictitious character)

Organa, Leia (Fictitious character)

Solo, Han (Fictitious character)

Life on other planets

Rescues

Genres:

Motion pictures

Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Feature films

Science fiction films

Action and adventure films

Fantasy films

Drama

System Details:

DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround.

Performers:

Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew; David Prowse.
Darth Vader voice: James Earl Jones.

Production Credits:

Director of photography, Gilbert Taylor ; editors, Richard Chew ... [et al.] ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, John Mollo ; production designer, John Barry.

General Notes:

Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1977.
Special features: Disc 1: Widescreen feature (Enhanced version); Commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; Disc 2: Widescreen original theatrical movie version; XBox playable game demo; Lego game trailer.
Golden Globes, 1978: Best Original Score - Motion Picture (John Williams).
Academy Awards, 1978: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (John Barry, Norman Reynolds, Leslie Dilley, Roger Christian); Best Costume Design (John Mollo); Best Sound (Don MacDougall, Ray West, Bob Minkler, Derek Ball); Best Film Editing (Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas, Richard Chew); Best Effects, Visual Effects (John Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune, Robert Blalack); Best Music, Original Score (John Williams); Special Achievement Award (Ben Burtt, "For sound effects. [For the creathing of the alien, creature and robot voices]").

Audience:

MPAA rating: PG; for sci-fi violence and brief mild language.

Physical Description:

2 videodiscs (approximately 123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Physical Characteristics:

plastic; metal; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

digital; optical

Digital Characteristics:

video file; DVD video; region 1

Call Numbers:

STA 1977 DVD

Other Standard Numbers:

Universal Product Code: 024543263739

OCLC Numbers:

68571834
71293327 [Invalid]