Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (originally released as Star Wars) is a 1977 space opera film, produced, written, and directed by George Lucas. It was the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga; two subsequent films continue the story while three others act as prequels. Ground-breaking in its use of special effect, this first Star Wars movie is one of the most successful films of all time and is generally considered one of the most influential as well. Set far in the past in a distant galaxy, the movie tells the story of a plot by a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance to destroy the flagship space station/weapon of an oppressive Galactic Empire. The plot follows the tale of farm boy Luke Skywalker who is suddenly thrust into the role of hero when he inadvertantly acquires the robots carrying the schematic plans of the station. He must accompany military general and rebel sympathizer Obi-Wan Kenobi on a mission to rescue the owner of the robots, rebel... full article at wikipedia