Star Wars fans have been asking for this for years - the release of the original widescreen versions, without any of the extra material in the re-releases. (That version is also included, for you completists!)
Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) - George Lucas' landmark sci-fi epic follows young farmboy Luke Skywalker as he joins space smuggler Han Solo, giant Wookiee Chewbacca, droids C-3PO and R2-D2, and aging Jedi Knight Ben Kenobi on a thrilling adventure to rescue the beautiful Princess Leia and aid the fledgling Rebel Alliance in their struggle against Darth Vader and the evil galactic Empire. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, and Alec Guinness star. AKA: "Star Wars." Two-disc limited edition includes both the original version and the 2004 reissue version; 123 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo Surround, French Dolby Digital stereo Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary.
Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - After the Rebels battle the Imperial forces on the ice world of Hoth, Han, Leia, Chewie, and C-3PO flee to Cloud City to seek help from the roguish Lando Calrissian, only to find themselves at the mercy of Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett. Meanwhile, Luke travels to the swamp planet Dagobah where he studies the ways of the Force under Jedi Master Yoda before joining his friends and facing Vader who reveals a shocking truth about his family. With Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and Frank Oz as Yoda; Irvin Kershner directs. AKA: "The Empire Strikes Back." Two-disc limited edition includes both the original version in the widescreen format and the 2004 reissue version; 129 min. Standard/Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo Surround, French Dolby Digital stereo Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary.
Star Wars: Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi (1983) - Following the rescue of Han Solo from the clutches of intergalactic gangster Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance enlists the aid of the teddy bear-like Ewoks in a desperate last stand against the Empire, and full-fledged Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny during one final showdown with Darth Vader and the despotic Emperor. The last chapter in the "Star Wars" saga stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Ian McDiarmid; directed by Richard Marquand. AKA: "Return of the Jedi." Two-disc limited edition includes both the original version in the widescreen format and the 2004 reissue version; 136 min. Standard/Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo Surround, French Dolby Digital stereo Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary.
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