Star Wars

1977 · directed by George Lucas

Rating

97/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

AFI 100, NFR

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.

Star Wars (1977), directed by George Lucas, rates 97/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Mark Hamill
• Harrison Ford
• Carrie Fisher
• Peter Cushing
• Alec Guinness
• Anthony Daniels
• Kenny Baker
• Peter Mayhew
• David Prowse
• James Earl Jones

Crew

• Gilbert Taylor — Director of Photography
• Marcia Lucas — Editor
• Paul Hirsch — Editor
• Richard Chew — Editor
• John Williams — Original Music Composer
• George Lucas — Writer

More from George Lucas

1. American Graffiti (1973) — 91/100 · hit
2. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) — 75/100
3. THX 1138 (1971) — 71/100
4. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) — 63/100
5. Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB (1967) — 61/100 · short, not counted
6. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) — 60/100

How these numbers work: Methodology