WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

Star Wars
Genre:Science Fiction

Reviewed In Issue 16 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Sir Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse & James Earl Jones

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 5
Sound Rating: 4
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 8763-85
(MPAA Rating): PG
(Retail Price): $$59.98
(Running Time In Minutes): 121
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Theatrical Release): 1977
(LD Release Date): 8/1/95
(THX® Digitally Mastered): Yes

Credits Information
(Director): George Lucas
(Screenplay/Written By): George Lucas
(Story): NA
(Music): John Williams
(Director Of Photography):
(Production Designer): John Barry
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(Editor): Paul Hirsch, Marcia Lucas & Richard Chew
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(Executive Producers): NA
(Co-Producers): NA
(Producers): Gary Kurtz

DVD Picture Information
(Principal Photography):
(Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1
(Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1

DVD Sound Information
(DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
(Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo A & 70mm 6 Track Dolby
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
In Star Wars, Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) is held hostage by the evil Imperial Forces, under orders from Darth Vader (David Prowse; Voice Of James Earl Jones), in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Millennium Falcon Captain Han Solo (Harrison Ford) team up to rescue the princess and restore freedom to the Galaxy.

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LaserDisc Soundtrack:
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(Intense 25Hz Bass):
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
Superb Color Fidelity:
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