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.
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Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
A rousing, good-hearted space adventure that balances creature-filled fun with a sincere father-and-son showdown and a triumphant finale.
About 1983 film directed by Richard Marquand
Genres fantasy, action, adventure, science fiction
Directed by Richard Marquand
Written by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan
Starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Mark Hamill, Hayden Christensen, Frank Oz, Peter Mayhew, Warwick Davis
Music John Williams
Runtime 134 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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