Freddy""s mean, alcoholic foster father (Alice Cooper) repeatedly abused the teen by whipping him with a belt.To accept that fear, and maintain control of oneself and one""s crew." Before the hearing concluded, the Federation was informed of a distress call from Vulcan, and with the primary fleet away in another space system, all cadets were ordered to report to the space hangar, where they were assigned to various ships for rescue missions.During the meal, Uncle John (Frank Darien) enthusiastically shows off a handbill advertising high wages for workers in California to harvest fruits and vegetables.George Lucas, 142 minutesFilm Plot SummaryThe second science-fiction fantasy film opened with he series"" trademark scrolling roll-up text, disappearing into infinity in the stars as it described the time-period, after the display of the preface - "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.It quickly became one of the most important landmark films of its decade, and was the director""s first international box-office success, made on a small budget of about $2 million while grossing $20 million.