In a galaxy far, far away, the Galactic Empire tyrannizes the cosmos with its ultimate weapon, the Death Star. When Princess Leia is captured, the young farmer Luke Skywalker is swept into the adventure of his life alongside the wise Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, the smuggler Han Solo and the endearing droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, on a mission to rescue her and restore hope to the Rebellion. With this film George Lucas created an unprecedented cultural phenomenon, a space opera of classic adventure and timeless mythology that revolutionized special effects and founded one of the most beloved sagas in film history.