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Star Wars
Episode IV – A New Hope
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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is a Action Sci-Fi film released on 25th May 1977; George Lucas directed the film which stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and James Earl Jones. A sequel, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, was released in 1980. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $764,398,007 on its budget.
Plot
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.
Genres & Themes
Film Settings
Cast (105)
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 20
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Peter Cushing
Grand Moff Tarkin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63
William Hootkins
Porkins
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Shane Rimmer
InCom Engineer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Garrick Hagon
Red Three (Biggs Darklighter)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Angus MacInnes
Gold Leader
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Don Henderson
General Taggi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Harry Fielder
Death Star Trooper (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Fred Wood
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Burnell Tucker
Del Goren (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Denis Lawson
Wedge
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Jack Purvis
Chief Jawa
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Phil Brown
Owen Lars
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Leslie Schofield
Commander #1
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Scott Beach
Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Jeremy Sinden
Gold Two
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Derek Lyons
Temple Guard / Medal Bearer (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 18
Marcus Powell
Rycar Ryjerd (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
Colin Higgins
Rebel Pilot, Col. Takbright (uncredited)
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Morgan Upton
Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Jack Klaff
John D.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Malcolm Tierney
Lt. Shann Childsen (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Eddie Byrne
General Willard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Richard LeParmentier
General Motti
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
George Roubicek
Cmdr. Praji (Imperial Officer #2 on rebel ship) (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Bill Weston
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Ron Tarr
Jabba's Henchman (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
John Cannon
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Alan Harris
Leia's Rebel Escort (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Peter Diamond
Stormtrooper / Tusken Raider / Death Star Trooper / Garouf Lafoe
Salo Gardner
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Anthony Lang
BoShek (uncredited)
Shelagh Fraser
Beru Lars
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Alex McCrindle
General Dodonna
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Michael Leader
Stormtrooper
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Rusty Goffe
Kabe / Jawa / GONK Droid (uncredited)
Peter Sumner
Lt. Pol Treidum (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Jerry Walter
Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Drewe Henley
Red Leader
Phil Tippett
Cantina Alien (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Graham Ashley
Gold Five
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
David Ankrum
Red Two, Wedge Antilles (voice) (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Tim Condren
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Maria De Aragon
Greedo (uncredited)
Frank Henson
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Christine Hewett
Brea Tonnika
Arthur Howell
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Joe Johnston
Death Star Trooper (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Alf Mangan
Takeel (uncredited)
Lorne Peterson
Massassi Base Rebel Scout (uncredited)
Pam Rose
Leesub Sirln (uncredited)
Anthony Forrest
Sandtrooper / Fixer (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Larry Ward
Greedo (voice) (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Lightning Bear
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Doug Beswick
Cantina Alien (uncredited)
Gilda Cohen
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Alfie Curtis
Dr. Evazan (uncredited)
Steve Gawley
Death Star Trooper (uncredited)
Reg Harding
Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Linda Jones
Chall Bekan (uncredited)
Peter Sturgeon
Sai'torr Kal Fas (uncredited)
Tom Sylla
Massassi Outpost Announcer / Various Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Jon Berg
Cantina Alien (uncredited)
Paul Blake
Greedo (uncredited)
Janice Burchette
Nabrun Leids (uncredited)
Ted Burnett
Wuher (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
John Chapman
Drifter (Red 12) (uncredited)
Barry Copping
Wioslea (uncredited)
Robert Davies
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Robert A. Denham
Hrchek Kal Fas (uncredited)
Frazer Diamond
Jawa (uncredited)
Warwick Diamond
Jawa (uncredited)
Sadie Eden
Garindan (uncredited)
Kim Falkinburg
Djas Puhr (uncredited)
Ted Gagliano
Stormtrooper with Binoculars (uncredited)
Barry Gnome
Kabe (uncredited)
Isaac Grand
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Tommy Ilsley
Ponda Baba (uncredited)
Annette Jones
Mosep (uncredited)
Joe Kaye
Solomohal (uncredited)
Colin Michael Kitchens
Stormtrooper (voice) (uncredited)
Melissa Kurtz
Jawa (uncredited)
Tiffany Hillkurtz
Jawa (uncredited)
Al Lampert
Daine Jir (uncredited)
Laine Liska
Muftak / Cantina Band Member (uncredited)
Mahjoub
Jawa (uncredited)
Grant McCune
Death Star Gunner (uncredited)
Geoffrey Moon
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Mandy Morton
Swilla Corey (uncredited)
Erica Simmons
Tawss Khaa (uncredited)
Angela Staines
Senni Tonnika (uncredited)
George Stock
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Roy Straite
Cantina Patron (uncredited)
John Sylla
Cantina Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Hal Wamsley
Jawa (uncredited)
Diana Sadley Way
Thuku (uncredited)
Frances Alfred Basil Tomlin
BoShek (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
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Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope FAQ
When was Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope released?
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was released 47 years ago, on Wednesday May 25th, 1977.
Who plays the lead role(s) in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope?
The lead role is played by Mark Hamill in the role of Luke Skywalker.
How much did Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope cost to make?
The budget was $11,000,000.
How much money did Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope make?
The worldwide revenue was $775,398,007.
Is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope on Netflix?
No, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope on Amazon Prime?
No, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope on Disney Plus?
Yes, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is currently available on Disney+ in the United States
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Age During Filming
1% 13-19
10% 20-29
14% 30-39
11% 40-49
6% 50-59
6% 60-69
51% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
14% Female
86% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
1% Good
99% Neutral/Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature