The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
Synopsis
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee is the animated cartoon from The Star Wars Holiday Special, first broadcast in November 1978. Chewbacca and C-3PO are on a Rebel supply run when their ship is damaged and they crash on a hostile planet. They fight off strange creatures and Imperial forces, and a bounty hunter named Boba Fett shows up to help. This was Fett’s first appearance anywhere in Star Wars, two years before The Empire Strikes Back. In the Holiday Special, the cartoon is a video Chewbacca’s family watches at home on Kashyyyk during Life Day. The short was animated by Nelvana and has often been circulated on its own, separate from the rest of the special.
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Don Francks
Boba fett
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO (voice) (uncredited)
Harrison Ford
Han Solo (voice) (uncredited)
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia Organa (voice) (uncredited)
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker (voice) (uncredited)
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Acomba
- Screenplay & Story
- George Lucas
- Original Title
- The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Acomba
George Lucas
Dwight Hemion
Department Leadership Roster
David Acomba
Director
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What is The Story of the Faithful Wookiee about?
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee is the animated cartoon from The Star Wars Holiday Special, first broadcast in November 1978. Chewbacca and C-3PO are on a Rebel supply run when their ship is damaged and they crash on a hostile planet. They fight off strange creatures and Imperial forces, and a bounty hunter named Boba Fett shows up to help. This was Fett’s first appearance anywhere in Star Wars, two years before The Empire Strikes Back. In the Holiday Special, the cartoon is a video Chewbacca’s family watches at home on Kashyyyk during Life Day. The short was animated by Nelvana and has often been circulated on its own, separate from the rest of the special.
Who directed The Story of the Faithful Wookiee?
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee was directed by David Acomba.
Who stars in The Story of the Faithful Wookiee?
The principal cast of The Story of the Faithful Wookiee includes Don Francks, Anthony Daniels, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill.
When was The Story of the Faithful Wookiee released and how long is it?
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 9m.
Is The Story of the Faithful Wookiee based on a book or true story?
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "George Lucas".