Star Wars: A New Hope Synopsis:

In the epic Star Wars: A New Hope, nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of the evil Empire. Although Obi-Wan sacrifices himself in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader, his former apprentice, Luke proves that the Force is with him by destroying the Empire’s dreaded Death Star.

Key Cast Members:

• Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
• Harrison Ford as Han Solo
• Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
• Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin
• Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan “Ben” Kenobi
• Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
• Kenny Baker as R2-D2
• Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
• David Prowse as Darth Vader
• James Earl Jones: Darth Vader voice

Key Crew Members:

• Director: George Lucas
• Producer: Gary Kurtz
• Screenplay: George Lucas
• Music: John Williams
• Cinematography: Gilbert Taylor