"Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" is a science fiction film released in 1977, directed by George Lucas. It is the first installment of the original Star Wars trilogy and follows the journey of a young hero named Luke Skywalker. He joins forces with Princess Leia, Han Solo, and others to fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire. The story begins with the capture of Leia by the dark lord Darth Vader, who seeks to retrieve the plans for the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. With the help of Obi-Wan Kenobi and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, Luke embarks on a mission to rescue her and ultimately destroy the Death Star.