Star wars. Episode IV A new hope

Lucas, George, 1944- (Added Author). Hamill, Mark. (Added Author). Ford, Harrison, 1942- (Added Author). Fisher, Carrie (Added Author). Cushing, Peter, 1913-1994 (Added Author). Guinness, Alec, 1914-2000 (Added Author). Jones, James Earl. (Added Author). Taylor, Gilbert. (Added Author). Williams, John, 1932- (composer (expression)). Lucasfilm, Ltd. (Added Author). Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. (Added Author). Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation. (Added Author). Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew; David Prowse. (Cast).

Summary: A rebel ship is being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker, with his new allies, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, C-3PO, and R2-D2, attempt to rescue rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empire's most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star.

Item details

Physical Description: videodisc
2 videodiscs (approximately 123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Limited ed.
Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, ©2006.

Contents / Notes

General Note:	Title from opening frames and end credits. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1977 ; digitally remastered version dated 1997. Prequel to: Star Wars Episode V: The empire strikes back. Sequel to: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Special features: Disc 1: Widescreen feature (Digitally remastered, enhanced for 16:9 TVs) -- Optional commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher -- Easter egg - credit roll ; Disc 2: Widescreen feature (original theatrical version) -- XBox playable game demo -- Lego game trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Gilbert Taylor ; editors, Richard Chew [and others] ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, John Mollo ; production designer, John Barry.
Participant or Performer Note:	Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew; David Prowse. Darth Vader voice: James Earl Jones.
Target Audience Note:	MPAA rating: PG; for sci-fi violence and brief mild language ; Bonus features not rated. CHV rating: PG.
System Details Note:	DVD (Enhanced) ; region 1 ; widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 EX surround ; THX digitally mastered ; NTSC. System requirements for DVD-ROM features: DVD-ROM drive, Internet connection, PC with Windows 95 or higher ; Some DVD enhanced features will not work on a Mac.
Language Note:	In English (Dolby 2.0 Surround or Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX) or dubbed French (Dolby 2.0 Surround) or Spanish (Dolby 2.0 Surround) dialogue with optional English subtitles; Closed captioned.
Awards Note:	Winner of seven Academy Awards in 1977--Best art direction, John Barry, Norman Reynolds & Leslie Dilley, Set decoration, Roger Christian; Best costume design, John Mollo; Best sound, Don MacDougall, Ray West, Boy Minkler & Derek Ball; Best editing, Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas & Richard Chew; Best music score, John Williams; Best visual effects, John Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune & Robert Blalack. Special award to Benjamin Burtt for creating the alien, creature & robot voices. (Hollywood Gold)