Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

"May the Force be with you."

- Obi-Wan Kenobi

Star Wars is a 1977 science-fiction/fantasy film directed by George Lucas. Released in May of 1977, it became a runaway smash-hit and begat a legacy which has proven to be one of the most popular and enduring sci-fi commercial franchises of all time. Along with Steven Spielberg's 1976 thriller Jaws, Lucas' Star Wars brought about the evolution of the "summer blockbuster" movie spectacle.

Notes & Trivia

 * The model that Luke is playing with in the Lars' garage is a T-16 Skyhopper. Luke makes reference later in the film to "bulls-eyeing womp rats in his T-16".


 * Actor Denis Lawson who plays Wedge Antilles is the uncle of Ewan MacGregor who plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy.