10 Deleted Star Wars Movie Scenes You've Never Seen
10. Anakin Vs. Greedo - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
One of the longest-running and most furious debates among Star Wars fans is the age old question of who shot first, Han Solo or Greedo?
The issue arose from the scene in Star Wars (1977) where the green bounty hunter confronts the smuggler in Mos Eisley, only to get blasted by Solo's concealed weapon. Fans have consistently argued over whether Han shot first or not, thanks to a change implemented by George Lucas with the release of the Special Editions in 1997. The argument took on such significance that George Lucas couldn't help but include a reference to it in The Phantom Menace.
After young Anakin Skywalker wins the podrace that ensures his freedom, Qui-Gon Jinn stumbles across the boy having a scrap with an alien child, who turns out to be none other than a young Greedo.
The Rodian had accused little Ani of cheating in the race, hence the fisticuffs, which the Jedi breaks up. The real cherry on the cake comes when Greedo talks to his friends, who warm him that "you shouldn't attack someone first."