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The Star Wars Holiday Special

1978·97 min

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Directed by Steve Binder

AdventureScience FictionFamilyTV Movie

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

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Chewbacca

Luke Skywalker

Princess Leia Organa

Han Solo

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C-3PO

James Earl Jones

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Saun Dann

Holographic Band Member

Diahann Carroll

Mermeia

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Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian Instructor / Krelman

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The Great Zorbak (Holographic Gymnast)

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The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) is about luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

Who directed The Star Wars Holiday Special?

Steve Binder directed The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978).

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