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Star Wars

  • May 25, 1977
  • 121 min.
  • Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
  • United States
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.

Original title: Star Wars

11

nominations

64%

winning rate

7

wins

Academy Awards #50 - 1978

Award People Status
Best Picture Gary Kurtz - as producer(s)
Best Director George Lucas
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Alec Guinness
Best Original Screenplay George Lucas
Best Original Score John Williams Winner
Best Film Editing Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas, Richard Chew Winner
Best Sound Don MacDougall, Ray West, Bob Minkler, Derek Ball Winner
Best Production Design John Barry, Norman Reynolds, Leslie Dilley, Roger Christian Winner
Best Costume Design John Mollo Winner
Best Special Effects John Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune, Robert Blalack Winner
Special Achievement Award Benjamin Burtt Jr. - for the creation of the alien, creature and robot voices. Winner

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