The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
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Directors
David Acomba, Steve Binder
Cast
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Art Carney, Beatrice Arthur, Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Mickey Morton, Patty Maloney, Paul Gale, Harvey Korman, Alec Guinness, Don Francks
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On Life Day, Chewbacca, accompanied by Han Solo, is headed home to see his family. Along the way, the duo is chased by two Star Destroyers, but they escape into hyperspace. Meanwhile, on Kashyyyk, Chewbacca's family is preparing for his return.
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Action, Adventure, Christmas film, Fantasy, Space Opera, adventure film, musical film, science fiction comedy, science fiction film
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