"Star Wars". Actors of a cult epic

"Star Wars" (whose actors in terms of quantity exceed any other epic) is a magnificent, later became a cult, science-adventure fantasy saga, conceived, realized and filmed by George Lucas. It was presented to a wide audience on May 25, 1977. Immediately after the premiere, the picture (the first in the year of release, but the fourth according to the story chronology) became the main film critic of our time, its output was later called an epoch-making event.

Archetype of science fiction and classical mythology

"Star Wars" as a whole, like an epic film saga, absorbed in itself an equal share of the established archetypes of classical mythology and science fiction, presenting their magnificent musical interpretation. All the films of the box office epic can serve as an excellent example of a cosmologist. In the 21st century, "Star Wars" (the actors of all parts have huge army of fans) have not lost their relevance, on the contrary, they have become even more popular, having generated the next enthusiastic generation of devoted fans.

"New Hope"

"Star Wars. Episode 4 »(actors: M. Hamill, H. Ford, K. Fisher, P. Cushing, A. Guinness, E. Daniels) - ironic, witty, sometimes parodic, typically postmodern, built on all sorts of references and quotations, incredibly inventive Fantasy of George Lucas, who acted in this project as a screenwriter and director. The plot narrative begins on the desert planet Tatooine. The wise Jedi Obi Wan Kenobi saves the life of the young Luke Skywalker, and he realizes he is a Jedi Knight. At this time, the entire galaxy is being terrorized by the Emperor, the rebel forces are fighting the evil forces. Luke and Obi Wan, along with the charismatic captain-hireman Han Solo and the two droids of Luke, go looking for the leader of the rebel forces - the beautiful princess Leia. Soon they will have a desperate battle with the mysterious Darth Vader of the Death Star. Actor's casting of the episode was very successful, although only the performer of the role of the smuggler, Harisson Ford, managed to get out into superstars. Depressing fate of Mark Hamill, who became the actor of one role. Peter Mahou played the role of the faithful Wookiee - Chewbacca, James Earl Jones presented his voice to Darth Vader. Anthony Daniels was unrecognizable in the role of the chatty robot C-3PO. And, although no one believed in the success of the project at that time, hope, as usual, dies last. Literally after a while, all the unbelievers called the painting "Star Wars" (actors including) a landmark.

The Inevitable Sequel

The 1980 film is one of the best episodes of the saga. The sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" was not commercially successful, it became a worthy continuation of the original film. This action-packed and stunningly picturesque sci-fi melodrama, which keeps the viewer in unabated emotional tension for two hours. In this part, the futuristic legend was filled with a deeper and even sacred meaning, thanks to a more frightening dramatic plot. In the "Empire" an important role is played by a verified storyline, psychological climate, innovative methods of directing and vague hints on the upcoming, still unreleased sequels of the original movie "Star Wars." Actors Hamill, Ford, Fisher, Williams and Prouse were not against continuing to work with Lucas.

Return of the Jedi from Richard Marquand

In 1983, the release of "Return of the Jedi", in which Lucas acts as a screenwriter. Directed by Richard Markwand. "Star Wars 6" (actors: M. Hamill, H. Ford, K. Fisher, B. D. Williams and others) introduce the viewer into a real shock, as they make it clear that the unparalleled film fantasy world has a dramatic subtext and a much more complex Structure than it might seem at first sight. The plot captures the film, but at the same time gives complete freedom to the flight of the imagination of the beholder. Acting casting of the film is already familiar to the viewer in the first parts. Mark Hamill plays the matured Luke, a strong and courageous warrior. Harrison Ford and his character fade into the background. Carrie Fisher is adorable in the clothes of a slave in the palace of Jabba.

Revenge of the Sith

"Star Wars. Episode 3 »(actors: J. McGregor, N. Portman, H. Christensen, I. McDermid, SL Jackson, D. Smits, F. Oz) with his slogan almost brought the fans of the saga to insanity, because he said: "The saga is over." According to the story, the conversion of Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader will take place, the Supreme Chancellor Palpatine will enter into a criminal conspiracy with the Sith - the enemies of the Republic. And Padme is busy with the fact that she will soon become a mother. The scale of the picture amazes the imagination, the spectacle is simply unimaginable, the composer John Williams has surpassed himself. All the secrets are revealed, all the answers are answered, sometimes too horrible to believe in. This is the greatest completion of the creation of George Lucas in a distant, distant galaxy. The fans could only hope that the seventh episode of "Awakening of Power" will be no worse than the previous paintings.

Seventh episode of 2015

"Star Wars: Awakening Force" (actors: D. Boyer, D. Ridley, O. Isaac, A. Driver, D. Gleeson and the audience familiar to H. Ford, M. Hamill, K. Fisher) is the continuation of the inner chronology of the saga And the sequel to "Return of the Jedi", ie, the beginning of the third trilogy. Events of the picture unfold after the lapse of thirty years after the death of the Emperor and Darth Vader, but the Galaxy is still in danger. The fact is that the new leader Snouk, with the support of Kylo Ren, continues the "business" of the Empire, trying to seize all power. The main characters, young beauty Ray and ex-Sturmovik Finn, join forces with Leia, Khan and Chewbacca to rebuff the New Order. But without Jedi, they can not stand it. And in the Galaxy only one knight remained alive ...