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."
Originally released in 2004. The Story of Star Wars is a documentary film. directed by Sam Hurwitz. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Hayden Christensen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (22 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Daniels
as C-3PO
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2
Hayden Christensen
as Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
James Earl Jones
as Darth Vader (archive footage)
David Prowse
as Darth Vader (archive footage)
Jake Lloyd
as Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
Sebastian Shaw
as Anakin Skywalker (archive footage)
Alec Guinness
as Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Ian McDiarmid
as Palpatine/The Emperor (archive footage)
Peter Mayhew
as Chewbacca (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
- Sam Hurwitz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Ep...
Who directed The Story of Star Wars?
The Story of Star Wars was directed by Sam Hurwitz.
How long is The Story of Star Wars?
The Story of Star Wars has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Story of Star Wars released?
The Story of Star Wars was released on August 18, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Story of Star Wars?
The main cast of The Story of Star Wars includes Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Hayden Christensen, James Earl Jones, David Prowse.