The Star Wars Holiday Special
“A galactic odyssey against oppression.”
Synopsis
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
StarWars: Holiday Special (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-13
Top Cast
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Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia Organa
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader (voice)
Bea Arthur
Ackmena
Art Carney
Saun Dann
Paul Kantner
Holographic Band Member
Diahann Carroll
Mermeia
David Freiberg
Holographic Band Singer
Marty Balin
Holographic Band Singer
Craig Chaquico
Holographic Band Member
John Barbata
Holographic Band Member
Harvey Korman
Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian Instructor / Krelman
Mickey Morton
Malla
Paul Gale
Itchy
Patty Maloney
Lumpy
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Binder
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Ripps, Mitzie Welch, Bruce Vilanch, Pat Proft, Rod Warren, George Lucas
- Original Score
- Ian Fraser
- Original Title
- The Star Wars Holiday Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television, Smith-Hemion Productions, Winters Hollywood Entertainment Holdings Corporation, Lucasfilm Ltd., Nelvana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Binder
Leonard Ripps, Mitzie Welch, Bruce Vilanch, Pat Proft, Rod Warren, George Lucas
Ian Fraser
John B. Field
Jerry Bixman, Vince Humphrey
Gary Smith, Joe Layton, Jeff Starsh, Ken Welch, Mitzie Welch
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Binder
Director
Joe Layton
Producer
Jeff Starsh
Producer
Leonard Ripps
Writer
Mitzie Welch
Writer
Bruce Vilanch
Writer
Pat Proft
Writer
Rod Warren
Writer
Ken Welch
Producer
Mitzie Welch
Producer
John B. Field
Director of Photography
Ian Fraser
Original Music Composer
Jerry Bixman
Editor
Vince Humphrey
Editor
Bob Mackie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Star Wars Holiday Special
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Star Wars Holiday Special about?
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!
Who directed The Star Wars Holiday Special?
The Star Wars Holiday Special was directed by Steve Binder.
Who stars in The Star Wars Holiday Special?
The principal cast of The Star Wars Holiday Special includes Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels.
When was The Star Wars Holiday Special released and how long is it?
The Star Wars Holiday Special was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Star Wars Holiday Special?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Star Wars Holiday Special was composed by Ian Fraser.
Is The Star Wars Holiday Special based on a book or true story?
The Star Wars Holiday Special is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "George Lucas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Star Wars Holiday Special?
The Star Wars Holiday Special holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).