Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep
“Droids are with us.”
Synopsis
C-3PO and R2-D2 are on their way to Biitu to meet their new master, Mungo Baobab, when their ship is attacked and they are taken prisoner. Biitu has been taken over by the giant mechanical Great Heep who works with the Empire, enslaving the natives by using droid enforcers and draining R2 units to keep up his strength. Meanwhile Mungo has been imprisoned to be handed over to his arch enemy Admiral Screed.
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The Death and Return of R2-D2 (Star Wars: Droids)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-01-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive A. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- George Lucas, Ben Burtt
- Original Score
- Patricia Cullen
- Original Title
- Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd., Nelvana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive A. Smith
George Lucas, Ben Burtt
Patricia Cullen
Michael Hirsh, Clive A. Smith, Patrick Loubert, Miki Herman
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Cullen
Original Music Composer
Clive A. Smith
Director
Michael Hirsh
Producer
Clive A. Smith
Producer
Patrick Loubert
Producer
Ben Burtt
Writer
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What is Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep about?
C-3PO and R2-D2 are on their way to Biitu to meet their new master, Mungo Baobab, when their ship is attacked and they are taken prisoner. Biitu has been taken over by the giant mechanical Great Heep who works with the Empire, enslaving the natives by using droid enforcers and draining R2 units to keep up his strength. Meanwhile Mungo has been imprisoned to be handed over to his arch enemy Admiral Screed.
Who directed Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep?
Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep was directed by Clive A. Smith.
Who stars in Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep?
The principal cast of Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep includes Anthony Daniels, Long John Baldry, Winston Rekert, Graeme Campbell, Noam Zylberman.
When was Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep released and how long is it?
Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep was composed by Patricia Cullen.