The Making of Star Wars 46 years old

...as told by C-3PO and R2-D2

The Making of Star Wars

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

Credits

The Making of Star Wars Cast

Name Character
Mark Hamill He was 25, now 72 years old as Himself
George Lucas He was 33, now 79 years old as Himself
Harrison Ford He was 35, now 81 years old as Himself
James Earl Jones He was 46, now 93 years old as Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Anthony Daniels He was 31, now 78 years old as Host, C-3PO
William Conrad He was 56, 73 years old when he died as Narrator (original narration from 1977) (voice)
Peter Mayhew He was 33, 74 years old when he died as Himself (uncredited)
Kenny Baker He was 43, 81 years old when he died as Host, R2-D2 (uncredited)
Gary Kurtz He was 37, 78 years old when he died as Himself
David Prowse He was 42, 85 years old when he died as Darth Vader (uncredited)
Don LaFontaine He was 37, 68 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)
Peter Diamond He was 37, 63 years old when he died as Himself, stunt coordinator (uncredited)
Garrick Hagon He was 37, now 84 years old as Himself (uncredited)

The Making of Star Wars Crew

Name Department
Robert Guenette as Director. He was 42 (68) years old when He died Directing
Robert Guenette as Producer. He was 42 (68) years old when He died Production
Richard Schickel as Writer. He was 44 (84) years old when He died Writing
Tom H. John as Art Direction. Art
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The Making of Star Wars (46 years)

...as told by C-3PO and R2-D2

  • Release day: Friday, September 16, 1977
  • Runtime: 49 minutes