The original cloak worn by Alec Guinness in the blockbuster film Star Wars has turned up in a British fancy dress shop, where it had been hired out as part of a monk's outfit, the owner said today.

The legendary British actor donned the famous brown robe for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 1977 George Lucas movie, one of the most successful films ever made.

Once filming finished, costumes from the movie were stored by London costume firm Angels and Bermans.