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17 November 1978 (USA) moreTagline:
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!Plot:
Chewie and Han Solo are trying to get home to Chewie's family, so they can celebrate Lifeday. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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in the name of all that is holy please watch this pile of crap! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mark Hamill | ... | Luke Skywalker |
 | Harrison Ford | ... | Han Solo |
 | Carrie Fisher | ... | Princess Leia Organa |
 | Anthony Daniels | ... | C-3PO |
 | Peter Mayhew | ... | Chewbacca |
 | James Earl Jones | ... | Darth Vader (voice) |
 | Bea Arthur | ... | Ackmena |
 | Art Carney | ... | Saundan |
| Diahann Carroll | ... | Mermeia Holographic Wow |
| Marty Balin | ... | Holographic Band Singer (as The Jefferson Starship) |
| Craig Chaquico | ... | Holographic Band Member (as The Jefferson Starship) |
| David Freiberg | ... | Holographic Band Singer (as The Jefferson Starship) |
| Paul Kantner | ... | Holographic Band Member (as The Jefferson Starship) |
 | Harvey Korman | ... | Krelman / Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian instructor |
| Mickey Morton | ... | Malla |
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97 min | 120 min (including commercials)Country:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Burbank, California, USAFun Stuff
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Light the Sky on Fire moreFAQ
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I've always been a big fan of star wars and I thought I knew a lot about it until my boy friend and his best friend asked me if I have ever seen the holiday special. I didn't even know one existed and I had actually seen both Ewok movies, go figure.
Well as a joke I suppose our friend gave us the movie last night for xmas and we popped it in. It is by far the most heinous piece of crap I have ever seen. I was warned it was bad but, WOW it was terrible. I lost an hour and a half of my life and really nothing happened during that time other than losing any shred of respect I may have had for George Lucas.
The effects are so bad they are hilarious and there seems to be some type of odd porn scene involving Chewbaca's father and some 70's Disco Queen. I watched most of the program with my mouth hanging wide open in utter disbelief. The rest of the time I was laughing at just how awful the whole thing really is.
I still recommend watching the film if only to say that you have. Especially if you claim to be a Star Wars geek. Just make sure you have plenty of alcohol on hand and some friends with an excellent sense of humor.