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Star Wars Episode IV: a New Hope (1977)
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Endlessly imitated but never rivalled, this opening instalment of George Lucas's original space trilogy dresses up the timeless tale of good versus evil with ground-breaking special effects and a dazzling array of intergalactic characters. Mark Hamill plays Luke Skywalker, whose dull life on a remote planet is thrown into chaos when he intercepts a distress call from beleaguered Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher). With robots R2-D2 and C-3PO in tow, Skywalker teams up with an ageing Jedi warrior (Alec Guinness) and a cynical space rogue (a star-making turn from Harrison Ford) to rescue Leia from the clutches of the evil Darth Vader. Breathless action collides with sci-fi theatrics and more than a hint of mysticism to create a new style of cinema that remains unmatched for sheer entertainment value. AJ
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Running time
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115min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Science-fiction Epic Adventure
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Alternate title
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Star Wars Special Edition,
Star Wars, Episode 4: A New Hope,
Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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George Lucas
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Theatrical distributor
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20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd
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UK cinema certificate
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U
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Award |
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| Academy 1977 |
Actor in a Supporting Role |
Alec Guinness |
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| Academy 1977 |
Best Picture |
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Nominee |
| Academy 1977 |
Directing |
George Lucas |
Nominee |
| Academy 1977 |
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen based on factual material or on story material not previously published or produced) |
George Lucas |
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| BAFTA 1978 |
Best Film |
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