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Star Wars
UNITED STATES · 1977

Star Wars

George Lucas
space opera good vs evil rescue mission rebellion against tyranny heroic adventure
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Synopsis

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

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