Aired Saturday 7 December, 5:20pm - 6:50pmon ITV2

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

Name: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Rating: 8.6

Action / Adventure / Fantasy / Science fiction

Following the death of his family at the hands of the evil Empire, young Luke Skywalker becomes apprentice to an ageing Jedi Knight - a warrior who harnesses the power of the all-pervading Force - and embarks on a mission to rescue a rebel princess and thwart the Empire's plans to enslave the galaxy.

IMDb8.6

Rotten Tomatoes93%

Country: USA

Cast and crew

George LucasDirector
Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia Organa
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
Peter CushingGrand Moff Tarkin
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Peter MayhewChewbacca
David ProwseDarth Vader
James JonesDarth Vader (voice)
Phil BrownOwen Lars
Shelagh FraserAunt Beru
Jack PurvisChief Jawa
Alex McCrindleGeneral Dodonna
Eddie ByrneGeneral Willard
Drewe HenleyRed Leader

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