Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released simply as Star Wars, is an American 1977 space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It was the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films continue the story, while a prequel trilogy contributes backstory, primarily for the troubled character of Darth Vader. Ground-breaking in its use of special effects, the original Star Wars movie is one of the most s... more

Initial release date:

  • 1977

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 121 min (72.6 hs )

Estimated budget:

  • 13,000,000 (US$)

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Also known as:

  • ANH,
  • Star Wars IV,
  • Star Wars Episode IV,
  • Star Wars

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Directed by

George Lucas

George Walton Lucas, Jr. (born May 14, 1944) is an American film producer, screenwriter, director and chairman of Lucasfilm Ltd. He is best known for being the creator of the epic sci-fi franchise Star Wars and joint creator of the archaeologist-adventurer character Indiana Jones. Today, Lucas is...

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  • A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

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  • 121 min (72.6 hs )
  • original

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  • 13,000,000

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Distributor Year Region Film distribution medium
  • 1977

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