The Story of Star Wars
“The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2.”
Synopsis
The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2. Episodes IV,V and VI are explored in "The Story of Luke Skywalker," which follows the young man escaping from his daily chores on Tatooine to his becoming a hero in the Rebal Alliance. In "The Story of Anakin Skywalker," you'll go behind the mask of the greatest Star Wars villain and discover how Darth Vader started life as a young Podracing Champ on Tatooine and later became a headstrong young Jedi seduced by the Dark Side of the Force. With clips from the Star Wars films, C-3PO and R2-D2 take you on an hour-long journey through the saga and prepare you for the explosive final chapter: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
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Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Hayden Christensen
Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader (archive footage)
David Prowse
Darth Vader (archive footage)
Jake Lloyd
Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
Sebastian Shaw
Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Ian McDiarmid
Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca (archive footage)
Liam Neeson
Qui-Gon Jinn (archive footage)
Ray Park
Darth Maul (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Yoda (archive footage)
Christopher Lee
Count Dooku (archive footage)
Peter Cushing
Grand Moff Tarkin (archive footage)
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia (archive footage)
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker (archive footage)
Ewan McGregor
Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Hurwitz
- Original Title
- The Story of Star Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Lucasfilm Ltd., Sam Hurwitz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Hurwitz
Angelo Pacifici
Sam Hurwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Elvis Restaino
Production Design
Sam Hurwitz
Producer
Angelo Pacifici
Director of Photography
Sam Hurwitz
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Story of Star Wars about?
The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2. Episodes IV,V and VI are explored in "The Story of Luke Skywalker," which follows the young man escaping from his daily chores on Tatooine to his becoming a hero in the Rebal Alliance. In "The Story of Anakin Skywalker," you'll go behind the mask of the greatest Star Wars villain and discover how Darth Vader started life as a young Podracing Champ on Tatooine and later became a headstrong young Jedi seduced by the Dark Side of the Force. With clips from the Star Wars films, C-3PO and R2-D2 take you on an hour-long journey through the saga and prepare you for the explosive final chapter: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
Who directed The Story of Star Wars?
The Story of Star Wars was directed by Sam Hurwitz.
Who stars in The Story of Star Wars?
The principal cast of The Story of Star Wars includes Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Hayden Christensen, James Earl Jones, David Prowse.
When was The Story of Star Wars released and how long is it?
The Story of Star Wars was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.