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The Star Wars Holiday Special
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The Star Wars Holiday Special

1978-11-17 · 97 min · ★ 3.4

Adventure · Science Fiction · Family · TV Movie

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

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Directors
Steve Binder
Production companies
20th Century Fox Television, Smith-Hemion Productions, Winters Hollywood Entertainment Holdings Corporation, Lucasfilm Ltd., Nelvana
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000

Top Cast

Peter MayhewPeter MayhewChewbacca
Mark HamillMark HamillLuke Skywalker
Carrie FisherCarrie FisherPrincess Leia Organa
Harrison FordHarrison FordHan Solo
Anthony DanielsAnthony DanielsC-3PO
James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice)
Bea ArthurBea ArthurAckmena
Art CarneyArt CarneySaun Dann
Paul KantnerPaul KantnerHolographic Band Member
Diahann CarrollDiahann CarrollMermeia
David FreibergDavid FreibergHolographic Band Singer
Marty BalinMarty BalinHolographic Band Singer
Craig ChaquicoCraig ChaquicoHolographic Band Member
John BarbataJohn BarbataHolographic Band Member
Harvey KormanHarvey KormanChef Gormaanda / Amorphian Instructor / Krelman
Mickey MortonMalla
Paul GaleItchy
Patty MaloneyPatty MaloneyLumpy
Jack RaderJack RaderImperial Guard Officer
Stephanie StromerThe Great Zorbak (Holographic Gymnast)

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