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International 3 sheet original
1977 Star Wars 'Style A' movie poster, designed by artist Tom Jung. This classic artwork was used to advertise the initial theatrical release of the film, which was later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope.
Movie Information
Title: Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope)
Release Date: May 25, 1977
Director and Writer: George Lucas
Producer: Gary Kurtz
Music: John Williams
Main Cast
The film starred a virtually irreplaceable cast:
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia
Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin
Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi
David Prowse (voice by James Earl Jones) as Darth Vader
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO
Kenny Baker as R2-D2
Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca
Poster Details
The poster features Tom Jung's artwork depicting Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia with a raised lightsaber, framed by the silhouette of Darth Vader and the Death Star.
Style: Known as the "Style A" 3 sheet poster.
Variations: Original first printings are highly sought after by collectors. A key distinction of some early international versions (like the one pictured, which lacks a "PG" rating box) is the absence of a rating label. |
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