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10 things you didn't know about the background characters in the iconic 'Star Wars' cantina scene

Jason GuerrasioMay 4, 2021, 21:22 IST

Cantina scene in "Star Wars: A New Hope."Lucasfilm

The scene is known as the first time we set eyes on Han Solo and Chewbacca.
But there are many other interesting characters in the cantina scene.
Here are 10 others who were in the cantina the day Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi walked in.

BoShek is a faster pilot than Han Solo.

This pilot has the record for the Kessel Run after Han and Chewie broke it. StarWars.com/Lucasfilm

Wuher The Bartender doesn't want to deal with droids or blasters.

A bartender who doesn't want to know your name. StarWars.com/Lucasfilm

Ackmena the Bartender does the night shift.

Supposedly Ackmena was in the backroom of the bar that day. Lucasfilm

Dannik Jerriko was also seeking out Solo that day.

Always down for a good smoke. YouTube/Lucasfilm

Cornelius Evazan's bullying ways ends after meeting Luke.

Meet the good doctor. YouTube/Lucasfilm

Garouf Lafoe seeing a Jedi piqued his interest ...

Not to be trusted. YouTube/Lucasfilm

... Because he was the one who left the cantina to tell a sand trooper standing outside what he witnessed.

Because he's a snitch for the Empire. Star Wars Wiki/Lucasfilm

Debnoli is mad at the Empire because it took his ship.

Without a ship, he wouldn't have been much help to Luke. StarWars.com/Lucasfilm

Danz Borin might be the best-dressed pilot at the bar that day.

A confident fellow with a unique style. StarWars.com/Lucasfilm

Karolyn D'ulin and Shada D'ukal have an interesting backstory.

Sisters with secrets. StarWars.com/Lucasfilm

Jenny has an eye for pilots.

YouTube/Lucasfilm

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