Original trilogy (Star Wars)
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The original trilogy (often abbreviated OT by fans), also known as The Star Wars Trilogy, is a term used to describe the first three films released in the Star Wars saga. It is also sometimes referred to as the Classic Trilogy. Original Trilogy is also sometimes used to describe the original versions of first three Star Wars films released as opposed to the versions released on theaters in 1997 or on DVD in 2004 with some changes made. In 2006, Lucasfilm released the original unaltered versions of the films, following the release of the 2004 remastered edition of the trilogy several months before.
Plot summary
The three films, which pick up 19 years after the events of the prequel trilogy, deal with the rise of Luke Skywalker and his attempt to bring his father (Anakin Skywalker) back to the light side of the force. Restless for adventure, Luke joins the ragtag Rebel Alliance in its struggle to overthrow the evil Empire. He trains to become a Jedi like his father, whom he believes was killed by Darth Vader, and is profoundly shaken upon learning that his father is actually Darth Vader himself. Luke successfully resists the efforts of Vader and the Emperor to turn him to the dark side of the Force; instead, he turns his father back to the light side while the Rebel Alliance fleet scores a decisive victory to end the war.
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Commonly referred to as
- The Original Trilogy
- The Classic Trilogy
- The Star Wars Trilogy
See also
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| : | The Star Wars Holiday Special ' | ' |
| : | ' | ' | Star Wars live-action TV series |
| Books: | Splinter of the Mind's Eye | The Thrawn trilogy | The Jedi Academy trilogy | The New Jedi Order | Legacy of the Force |
| Comics: | Tales of the Jedi | Dark Empire | |
| Games: | Super Star Wars | | | | | | |
| Other projects: | Star Wars radio dramas | | Clone Wars | Star Tours |
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