The Star Wars Holiday Special backdrop

The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978 Directed by Steve Binder

A galactic odyssey against oppression.

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!

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $1,000,000
Release Date 17 November 1978
97 mins
Cast
Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher Princess Leia Organa
Harrison Ford Han Solo
James Earl Jones Darth Vader (voice)
Bea Arthur Ackmena
Art Carney Saun Dann
Paul Kantner Holographic Band Member
David Freiberg Holographic Band Singer
Marty Balin Holographic Band Singer
Craig Chaquico Holographic Band Member
John Barbata Holographic Band Member
Harvey Korman Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian Instructor / Krelman
Paul Gale Itchy
Jack Rader Imperial Guard Officer
Stephanie Stromer The Great Zorbak (Holographic Gymnast)
Michael Potter Imperial Guard Officer
Wazzan Troupe Holographic Tumblers
Yûichi Sugiyama Ringleader
Claude Woolman Imperial Officer (wallscreen)
Lev Mailer Imperial Guard #1
David Prowse Darth Vader
Don Francks Boba Fett (uncredited voice)
Alec Guinness Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mary Ann Hay Dancer (uncredited)
Linda Hoxit Teenage 'Wookie' (uncredited)