Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
A rousing, good-humoured adventure that sweeps you along with likable heroes, witty banter, and a thrilling underdog triumph.
Same director: George Lucas · Earnest · about coming-of-age · ensemble
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
A grand, earnest space adventure that mixes stately political talk with playful creatures, colourful spectacle and a solemn, mythic undertow.
About 1999 film directed by George Lucas
Genres fantasy, action, adventure, science fiction
Directed by George Lucas
Written by George Lucas
Starring Natalie Portman, Keira Knightley, Samuel L. Jackson, Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Sofia Coppola, Sally Hawkins, Frank Oz
Music John Williams
Runtime 133 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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