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''Star Wars'' script from March 1976, just days before filming started on the movie that would help define modern cinema. Script outlines the logistics of the famous and controversial scene in which Han Solo shoots bounty hunter Greedo in the 1977 film, which was subsequently changed by writer and director George Lucas for the 1997 Special Edition release of the film, showing Greedo clearly shooting first, which Lucas stated was always his intention. The change caused a global controversy among legions of diehard Star Wars fans, and spurred countless debates regarding altering films years after their original release. Script is from the collection of Peter Beale, the former 20th Century Fox executive in charge of production for ''Star Wars'' and is entitled in full, ''The Adventures of Luke Starkiller as taken from the 'Journal of the Whills' by George Lucas / (Saga I) STAR WARS''. ''Revised Fourth Draft / March 15, 1976'' also appears on the title page. The 145pp. script has white pages except for pages 1-60, likely the pages that were revised in this draft. Wrapped in blue covers with ''The Star Wars'' label affixed to the front cover. Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Light wear, middle brad missing and ''Peter Beale's copy'' written to title page. Overall in very good condition.
''The Star Wars'' Script Used in Production on the Film From March 1976 -- With the Unequivocal Answer to Han Solo's ''Who Shot First'' Controversy
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