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The Making of Star Wars (1977): Cast

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The Making of Star Wars is a 1977 documentary directed by Robert Guenette, starring George Lucas, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford. It runs 49 minutes.

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The Making of Star Wars (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
49 min
Director
Robert Guenette
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Making of Star Wars About?

The premise of The Making of Star Wars without spoilers.

Presented by the droids C‑3PO and R2‑D2, this documentary reveals the incredible behind‑the‑scenes journey that brought the original Star Wars to the big screen. Featuring in‑depth interviews with George Lucas and on‑camera appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, the film offers fans a detailed look at the making of the classic.

The Making of Star Wars Themes & Keywords

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  • droid
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  • reference to princess leia
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  • reference to darth vader
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Cast & crew

The Making of Star Wars Cast & Characters

George Lucas leads the cast, with Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford. Directed by Robert Guenette; 14 actors are credited in all.

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The Making of Star Wars Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Die Entstehung von Star Wars” and “Cómo se hizo La Guerra de las Galaxias”.

Also known as
  • Die Entstehung von Star Wars
  • Cómo se hizo La Guerra de las Galaxias
  • The Making Of Star Wars As Told By C-3PO And R2-D2
  • Facerea filmului „Războaiele stelare”
  • Die Entstehung von "Krieg der Sterne" - Making Of
  • 星球大战的制作

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FAQ

The Making of Star Wars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Making of Star Wars, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Making of Star Wars?

The Making of Star Wars runs 49 minutes.

When was The Making of Star Wars released?

The Making of Star Wars was released on September 16, 1977.

Who directed The Making of Star Wars?

The Making of Star Wars was directed by Robert Guenette.

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Who is in the cast of The Making of Star Wars?

The Making of Star Wars stars George Lucas, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Making of Star Wars have a post-credit scene?

No. The Making of Star Wars has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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