The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978): Cast
The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 1978 music sci-fi film directed by Steve Binder, starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Steve Binder
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Star Wars Holiday Special About?
The premise of The Star Wars Holiday Special without spoilers.
In this interstellar adventure, the Rebel heroes Luke Skywalker and Han Solo confront Imperial forces determined to stop them. Their mission is to escort Chewbacca across the galaxy so he can reunite with his endangered family on Kashyyyk in time for the sacred Life Day celebration, the most important holiday for Wookiees.
The Star Wars Holiday Special Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- star wars spinoff
- wilhelm scream
- holiday special
- space sci fi
- holiday season
- holiday family
- virtual reality
- drag
- bounty hunter
- blockade
- princess leia organa character
- darth vader character
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- r2 d2 character
- han solo character
- c 3po character
- luke skywalker character
- unintentional horror
- campy
- christmas
- 1970s
- character credited as self
- furry
- blackface
- space adventure
- kids family
- space opera sci fi
- holiday comedy
- holiday animation
- musical sequel to non musical
- planet
- wookiee
- empire
- space opera
- mandalorian
- five word title
- cult film
- outer space
- future
- hologram
- treehouse
- singing
- search
- musical performance
- animated sequence
- acrobat
- robot
- cross dressing
- alien
- lightsaber
- space station
The Star Wars Holiday Special Cast & Characters
Mark Hamill leads the cast as Luke Skywalker, with Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca. Directed by Steve Binder; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Binder
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Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker -
Harrison Ford as Han Solo - Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
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James Earl Jones as Darth Vader (voice)
Also Starring in The Star Wars Holiday Special
· 26 more- Carrie Fisher Princess Leia Organa
- Alec Guinness Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Anthony Daniels C-3PO
- Harvey Korman Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian Instructor / Krelman
- Diahann Carroll Mermeia
- Art Carney Saun Dann
- Don Francks Boba Fett (uncredited voice)
- David Prowse Darth Vader
- Bea Arthur Ackmena
- Jack Rader Imperial Guard Officer
- Mickey Morton Malla
- Michael Potter Imperial Guard Officer
- Patty Maloney Lumpy
- Paul Kantner Holographic Band Member
- Paul Gale Itchy
- Marty Balin Holographic Band Singer
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- Lev Mailer Imperial Guard #1
- Claude Woolman Imperial Officer (wallscreen)
- David Freiberg Holographic Band Singer
- John Barbata Holographic Band Member
- Craig Chaquico Holographic Band Member
- Stephanie Stromer The Great Zorbak (Holographic Gymnast)
- Wazzan Troupe Holographic Tumblers
- Yûichi Sugiyama Ringleader
- Mary Ann Hay Dancer (uncredited)
- Linda Hoxit Teenage 'Wookie' (uncredited)
The Star Wars Holiday Special Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Star Wars: Holiday Special Clip
The Star Wars Holiday Special Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “The 'Star Wars' Christmas Special” and “Star Wars - The Holiday Special”.
- Also known as
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- The 'Star Wars' Christmas Special
- Star Wars - The Holiday Special
- El especial navideño de la Guerra de las Galaxias (The Star Wars Holiday Special)
- El especial navideño de la Guerra de las Galaxias
- Au temps de la guerre des étoiles
- Csillagok háborúja A Holiday Special
- Звездные войны: Праздничный спецвыпуск
- Special de sărbătoare Războaiele stelare
- El especial navideño de Star Wars
- 星球大战节日特典
- 스타 워즈 홀리데이 스페셜
- Ratovi zvijezda: Specijalno za blagdane
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- Guerra nas Estrelas - Especial de Natal
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The Star Wars Holiday Special FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Star Wars Holiday Special, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Star Wars Holiday Special?
The Star Wars Holiday Special runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Star Wars Holiday Special released?
The Star Wars Holiday Special was released on November 17, 1978.
Who directed The Star Wars Holiday Special?
The Star Wars Holiday Special was directed by Steve Binder.
More films by Steve Binder Who is in the cast of The Star Wars Holiday Special?
The Star Wars Holiday Special stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, among 30 credited actors.
Does The Star Wars Holiday Special have a post-credit scene?
No. The Star Wars Holiday Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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