Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Han Solo -
Luke Skywalker -
Princess Leia -
Kylo Ren -
Rey -
Finn -
Poe Dameron -
Maz Kanata -
Supreme Leader Snoke -
General Hux -
C-3PO -
Lor San Tekka -
Chewbacca -
Captain Phasma -
Chewbacca Double
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Director:
J.J. AbramsWriters:
Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, Michael Arndt, George Lucas (based on characters created by)All Cast & Crew
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Rey mentions "Kelvin Ridge" to BB-8. J.J. Abrams incorporates the name of his maternal grandfather, Henry Kelvin, into all his projects. In addition, the end credits reveal that one of the Resistance Pilots is named 'Niv Lek', or 'Kelvin' backwards.
Quotes
Lor San Tekka:
This will begin to make things right. I've traveled too far and seen too much to ignore the despair in the galaxy. Without the Jedi, there can be no balance in the Force.
Poe Dameron:
Well, because of you, now we have a chance. The General's been after this for a...
Goofs
When Poe Dameron is passed out in the interrogation chair and he awakens, he has a small open wound on his right cheek. As the scene progress with the interrogation by Kylo Ren, this wound heals up quickly. It is almost gone by the time he gets to the TIE fighter.
Crazy Credits
The first "Thank You" credit (usually dedicated to benefactors of the film or to organizations or locations that gave permission for filming/technical advice/support) is dedicated to "The patient family and friends of the cast and crew."
Alternate Versions
The end credits music is slightly different on the Blu-Ray version of the film - we get to hear a bit more of Rey's theme than what we heard in the theatrical version.
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New Divide(uncredited)
Written by Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda
Performed by Linkin Park
Produced by Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin
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Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Adventure | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
18 December 2015Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UKBox Office
Budget:
$245,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$247,966,675 20 December 2015
Gross USA:
$936,662,225
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,068,454,310
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