Movies
Star Wars
- May 25, 1977
- 121 min.
- Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- United States
United States
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Original title: Star Wars
17
nominations
53%
winning rate
9
wins
British Academy Film Awards #32 - 1979
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | George Lucas | — |
| Best Original Score | John Williams | Winner |
| Best Film Editing | Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas, Richard Chew | — |
| Best Sound | Sam Shaw, Robert Rutledge, Gordon Davidson, Gene Corso, Derek Ball, Don MacDougall, Bob Minkler, Ray West, Michael Minkler, Les Fresholtz | Winner |
| Best Production Design | John Barry | — |
| Best Costume Design | John Mollo | — |
Academy Awards #50 - 1978
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Gary Kurtz - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | George Lucas | — |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Alec Guinness | — |
| Best Original Screenplay | George Lucas | — |
| Best Original Score | John Williams | Winner |
| Best Film Editing | Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas, Richard Chew | Winner |
| Best Sound | Don MacDougall, Ray West, Bob Minkler, Derek Ball | Winner |
| Best Production Design | John Barry, Norman Reynolds, Leslie Dilley, Roger Christian | Winner |
| Best Costume Design | John Mollo | Winner |
| Best Special Effects | John Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune, Robert Blalack | Winner |
| Special Achievement Award | Benjamin Burtt Jr. - for the creation of the alien, creature and robot voices. | Winner |
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