The Story of Star Wars (2004): Cast
The Story of Star Wars is a 2004 documentary directed by Sam Hurwitz, starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker (archive footage), Hayden Christensen and James Earl Jones. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Sam Hurwitz
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Story of Star Wars About?
The premise of The Story of Star Wars without spoilers.
The Skywalker family drives the Star Wars saga, narrated by the ever‑present droids C‑3PO and R2‑D2. “The Story of Luke Skywalker” follows Luke’s journey from desert boy on Tatooine to Rebel hero across Episodes IV‑VI. “The Story of Anakin Skywalker” reveals how a young pod‑racing champion becomes Darth Vader, a Jedi seduced by the Dark Side. Film clips and the droids guide an hour‑long trek that leads into Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
The Story of Star Wars Cast & Characters
Mark Hamill leads the cast as Luke Skywalker (archive footage), with Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker (archive footage) and James Earl Jones as Darth Vader (archive footage). Directed by Sam Hurwitz; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sam Hurwitz
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Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker (archive footage) -
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker (archive footage) -
James Earl Jones as Darth Vader (archive footage) - Ray Park as Darth Maul (archive footage)
Also Starring in The Story of Star Wars
· 15 more- Christopher Lee Count Dooku (archive footage)
- Liam Neeson Qui-Gon Jinn (archive footage)
- Harrison Ford Han Solo (archive footage)
- Frank Oz Yoda (archive footage)
- Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
- Peter Cushing Grand Moff Tarkin (archive footage)
- Carrie Fisher Princess Leia (archive footage)
- Alec Guinness Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
- Anthony Daniels C-3PO
- Ian McDiarmid Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
- Kenny Baker R2-D2
- David Prowse Darth Vader (archive footage)
- Peter Mayhew Chewbacca (archive footage)
- Sebastian Shaw Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
- Jake Lloyd Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
The Story of Star Wars Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “История Звёздных войн” and “Star Wars forever - Das Geheimnis einer Erfolgsgeschichte”.
- Also known as
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- История Звёздных войн
- Star Wars forever - Das Geheimnis einer Erfolgsgeschichte
- Історія Зоряних воєн
- Povestea Războaielor stelare
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The Story of Star Wars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story of Star Wars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Story of Star Wars?
The Story of Star Wars runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was The Story of Star Wars released?
The Story of Star Wars was released on August 18, 2004.
Who directed The Story of Star Wars?
The Story of Star Wars was directed by Sam Hurwitz.
More films by Sam Hurwitz Who is in the cast of The Story of Star Wars?
The Story of Star Wars stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker (archive footage), Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker (archive footage) and James Earl Jones as Darth Vader (archive footage), among 19 credited actors.
Does The Story of Star Wars have a post-credit scene?
No. The Story of Star Wars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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