This film
← Back to discoveries
Film / 1977
Star Wars
Directed by
George Lucas
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Where to watch?
Loading viewing options…
In the same saga
Star Wars Collection
In release order
Cast
Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia Organa
Peter CushingGrand Moff Tarkin
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Peter MayhewChewbacca
David ProwseDarth Vader (performer)
James Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Phil BrownUncle Owen
Shelagh FraserAunt Beru
See more cast
Jack PurvisChief Jawa
Alex McCrindleGeneral Dodonna
Eddie ByrneGeneral Willard
Drewe HenleyRed Leader
Denis LawsonRed Two (Wedge Antilles)
Garrick HagonRed Three (Biggs Darklighter)
Jack KlaffRed Four (John "D")
William HootkinsRed Six (Porkins)
Angus MacInnesGold Leader
Jeremy SindenGold Two
Graham AshleyGold Five
Don HendersonGeneral Taggi
Richard LeParmentierGeneral Motti
Leslie SchofieldCommander #1
Michael LeaderStormtrooper
David AnkrumRed Two, Wedge Antilles (voice) (uncredited)
Scott BeachStormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Lightning BearStormtrooper (uncredited)
Jon BergCantina Alien (uncredited)
Doug BeswickCantina Alien (uncredited)
Paul BlakeGreedo (uncredited)
Janice BurchetteNabrun Leids (uncredited)
Ted BurnettWuher (uncredited)
John ChapmanDrifter (Red 12) (uncredited)
Gilda CohenCantina Patron (uncredited)
Tim CondrenStormtrooper (uncredited)
Barry CoppingWioslea (uncredited)
Alfie CurtisDr. Evazan (uncredited)
Robert DaviesCantina Patron (uncredited)
Maria De AragonGreedo (uncredited)
Robert A. DenhamHrchek Kal Fas (uncredited)
Frazer DiamondJawa (uncredited)
Peter DiamondStormtrooper / Tusken Raider / Death Star Trooper / Garouf Lafoe (uncredited)
Warwick DiamondJawa (uncredited)
Sadie EdenGarindan (uncredited)
Kim FalkinburgDjas Puhr (uncredited)
Harry FielderDeath Star Trooper (uncredited)
Ted GaglianoStormtrooper with Binoculars (uncredited)
Salo GardnerCantina Patron (uncredited)
Steve GawleyDeath Star Trooper (uncredited)
Barry GnomeKabe (uncredited)
Rusty GoffeKabe / Jawa / GONK Droid (uncredited)
Isaac GrandCantina Patron (uncredited)
Reg HardingStormtrooper (uncredited)
Alan HarrisLeia's Rebel Escort (uncredited)
Frank HensonStormtrooper (uncredited)
Arthur HowellStormtrooper (uncredited)
Tommy IlsleyPonda Baba (uncredited)
Joe JohnstonSpacetrooper / Death Star gunner (uncredited)
Linda JonesChall Bekan (uncredited)
Joe KayeSolomohal (uncredited)
Colin Michael KitchensStormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Melissa KurtzJawa (uncredited)
Tiffany HillkurtzJawa (uncredited)
Al LampertDaine Jir (uncredited)
Anthony LangBoShek (uncredited)
Derek LyonsTemple Guard / Medal Bearer (uncredited)
MahjoubJawa (uncredited)
Alf ManganTakeel (uncredited)
Grant McCuneDeath Star Gunner (uncredited)
Geoffrey MoonCantina Patron (uncredited)
Mandy MortonSwilla Corey (uncredited)
Lorne PetersonMassassi Base Rebel Scout (uncredited)
Marcus PowellRycar Ryjerd (uncredited)
Shane RimmerInCom Engineer (uncredited)
Pam RoseLeesub Sirln (uncredited)
George RoubicekCmdr. Praji (Imperial Officer #2 on rebel ship) (uncredited)
Erica SimmonsTawss Khaa (uncredited)
More to discover
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
2026 · Science fiction · Action
Avengers: Endgame
2019 · Adventure · Science fiction
Avengers: Infinity War
2018 · Adventure · Action
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
2018 · Animation · Action
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
2023 · Animation · Action
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Adventure · Action