Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977): FYC

The Star Wars A New Hope screenplay and script

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Discover the plot, cast, script and facts from the 1977 movie.

Here's what we have on George Lucas's, "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope". And, you can also read and download the official screenplay, here, at 8FLiX.

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"Star Wars" Plot Summary.

With the planet-destroying power of the Death Star, the Empire looks to cement its grip on the galaxy. Meanwhile, farm boy Luke Skywalker rises to face his destiny.

Discover the "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" script, cast, facts and more!

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Cast

Notable Cast
Mark HamillMark Hamill...Luke Skywalker
Harrison FordHarrison Ford...Han Solo
Carrie FisherCarrie Fisher...Princess Leia Organa
Peter CushingPeter Cushing...Grand Moff Tarkin
Anthony DanielsAnthony Daniels...C-3PO
David ProwseDavid Prowse...Darth Vader
Peter MayhewPeter Mayhew...Chewbacca
Kenny BakerKenny Baker...R2-D2
Alec GuinnessAlec Guinness...Ben Obi-Wan Kenobi
Phil BrownPhil Brown...Uncle Owen
Shelagh FraserShelagh Fraser...Aunt Beru
Jack PurvisJack Purvis...Chief Jawa
Alex McCrindleAlex McCrindle...General Dodonna
Eddie ByrneEddie Byrne...General Willard
Drewe HenleyDrewe Henley...Red Leader

Awards

Notable Wins
Oscar AwardJohn Stears, Grant McCune, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Robert Blalack...Best Effects, Visual Effects
Oscar AwardJohn Williams...Best Music, Original Score
Oscar AwardJohn Mollo...Best Costume Design
Oscar AwardJohn Dykstra, John Stears...Best Special Effects
Saturn AwardGeorge Lucas...Best Writing & Best Director
Saturn AwardBen Burtt, Sam F. Shaw, Don MacDougall...Outstanding Sound

Box Office

(1977) U.S. Dollars
Budget...$11,000,000
Opening weekend...$1,554,475
Gross (US & Canada)...$460,998,507
Gross (World)...$775,749,212

Poster

Star Wars Episde IV movie poster

Sources

Additional Content
Cast Photos ... IMDb
Box Office ... IMDb Pro
Poster ... Official Site
Awards ... 50th Academy Awards
Awards ... 5th Saturn Awards
Studio ... Lucasfilm/Disney

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