A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
Opening title card
- Director
- George Lucas
- Cast
- Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Peter Cushing, Peter Mayhew
- Year
- 1977
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Genres
- space opera, science fiction film, action film
- Country
- United States
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The most misquoted Star Wars line -- 'Luke, I am your father' -- isn't in this film at all (it's The Empire Strikes Back, and the real line starts with 'No'). What A New Hope actually contributed is quieter: Obi-Wan's disembodied 'Use the Force, Luke' during the trench run, and an opening crawl -- 'A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....' -- that may be cinema's most famous quote with no speaker.
Hang in tight. You've got to come back. You wouldn't want my life to be boring, would you?
C-3PO
Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the Force.
Darth Vader
I find your lack of faith disturbing.
Darth Vader
I've been waiting for you, Obi Wan. We meet again at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the Master.
Darth Vader
Oota-goota, Solo.
Greedo
Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.
Han
If we just avoid any more female advice, we ought to be able to get out of here.
Han
Let him have it. It's not wise to upset a wookie.
Han
Look, I ain't in this for your revolution. I'm not in it for you Princess. I expect to be well paid. I'm in it for the money.
Han
Well, one thing's for sure: we're all going to be a lot thinner!
Han Solo
What good is a reward if you're not around to use it?
Han Solo
Ten thousand, all in advance.
Han
We've got to find out which cell this princess of yours is in. Here it is ... cell twenty-one-eight-seven. You go and get her. I'll hold them here.
Han
What an incredible smell you've discovered!
Han
Aren’t you a little short for a stormtrooper?
Leia
Governor Tarkin, I should've expected to find you holding Vader's leash. I recognized your foul stench when I was brought on board.
Leia
This is our most desperate hour. Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope.
Leia
You came in that? You're braver than I thought.
Leia
But I was going to go into Toshi Station to pick up some power converters!
Luke
That little droid's gonna cause me a lot of trouble.
Luke
In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck.
Obi Wan Kenobi
That's no moon...it's a space station.
Obi Wan Kenobi
These are not the Droids you're looking for.
Obi Wan Kenobi
Use the force, Luke.
Obi Wan Kenobi
Who's more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?
Obi Wan Kenobi
Remember the Force will be with you always.
Obi-Wan