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George Lucas directed Star Wars (1977).

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1977·121 min

Star Wars

Name: Star Wars
Director: George Lucas
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1977
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness

Directed by George Lucas

AdventureActionScience Fiction

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.