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The Story of the Faithful Wookiee (1978): Cast

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The Story of the Faithful Wookiee is a 1978 short adventure family film directed by David Acomba, starring Don Francks as Boba Fett (uncredited) (voice), Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford. It runs 9 minutes.

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The Story of the Faithful Wookiee (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
David Acomba
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of the Faithful Wookiee About?

The premise of The Story of the Faithful Wookiee without spoilers.

Originally featured in the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, this short animated segment follows Chewbacca as he races to find a cure for a mysterious virus that has incapacitated his friends. With limited options, he teams up with the reluctant bounty hunter Boba Fett, whose unexpected assistance proves crucial to the quest.

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • boba fett character
  • protocol droid
  • star wars
  • millennium falcon
  • chewbacca character
  • wookiee
  • luke skywalker character
  • c 3po character
  • r2 d2 character
  • han solo character
  • princess leia organa character
  • darth vader character
+38 more
  • hanging upside down
  • stormtrooper
  • imperial stormtrooper
  • misplaced trust
  • crash landing
  • y wing starfighter
  • droid
  • astromech droid
  • bounty hunter
  • trust
  • trap
  • deception
  • virus
  • sleep
  • antidote
  • video call
  • double cross
  • rebel alliance
  • armor
  • helmet
  • jetpack
  • mount
  • based on film franchise
  • spin off from film
  • co pilot
  • creature
  • talisman
  • exploding vehicle
  • blaster
  • talking droid
  • robot
  • princess
  • moustached male
  • starship
  • humanoid droid
  • space vessel
  • mustached man
  • weapons fire
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Cast & crew

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee Cast & Characters

Don Francks leads the cast as Boba Fett (uncredited) (voice), with Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker (uncredited) (voice) and Harrison Ford as Han Solo (uncredited) (voice). Directed by David Acomba; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Story of the Faithful Wookiee

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The Story of the Faithful Wookiee Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Star Wars Vintage : L'Histoite du fidèle Wookiee” and “סיפורו של הווקי הנאמן”.

Also known as
  • Star Wars Vintage : L'Histoite du fidèle Wookiee
  • סיפורו של הווקי הנאמן
  • L'Histoire du Fidèle Wookiee
  • A História do Wookie que Acredita
  • Die Geschichte vom treuen Wookiee
  • מלחמת הכוכבים וינטג': סיפורו של הווקי הנאמן
  • 伍基人的故事
  • La Historia del Wookiee Fiel
  • Historia o Wiernym Wookim

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The Story of the Faithful Wookiee FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story of the Faithful Wookiee, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of the Faithful Wookiee?

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee runs 9 minutes.

When was The Story of the Faithful Wookiee released?

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee was released on November 17, 1978.

Who directed The Story of the Faithful Wookiee?

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee was directed by David Acomba.

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Who is in the cast of The Story of the Faithful Wookiee?

The Story of the Faithful Wookiee stars Don Francks as Boba Fett (uncredited) (voice), Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker (uncredited) (voice) and Harrison Ford as Han Solo (uncredited) (voice), among 6 credited actors.

Does The Story of the Faithful Wookiee have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of the Faithful Wookiee has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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