The Making of Star Wars(1977)
...as told by C-3PO and R2-D2.
The Making of Star Wars Synopsis
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
The Making of Star Wars (1977) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Robert Guenette, released on September 16, 1977 with a runtime of 49m. It stars William Conrad, George Lucas, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Guenette
- Writers:
- Richard Schickel
- Producers:
- Robert Guenette
- Cinematographer:
- David Myers
- Production:
- The Star Wars Corporation, 20th Century Fox Television, Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Making of Star Wars Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Conrad
as Narrator (voice)
George Lucas
as Self
Mark Hamill
as Self
Carrie Fisher
as Self
Harrison Ford
as Self
Alec Guinness
as Self
Anthony Daniels
as C-3PO
Gary Kurtz
as Self
James Earl Jones
as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
David Prowse
as Darth Vader (uncredited)
Peter Mayhew
as Self (uncredited)
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2 (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Guenette, written by Richard Schickel, produced by Robert Guenette.
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The Making of Star Wars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Making of Star Wars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Making of Star Wars online?
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Who stars in The Making of Star Wars?
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The main cast of The Making of Star Wars (1977) includes William Conrad, George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. The film was directed by Robert Guenette. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of Star Wars released?
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The Making of Star Wars was released on September 16, 1977 and runs for 49m.
Is The Making of Star Wars worth watching?
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The Making of Star Wars (1977) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.