Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is a science fiction movie. It is the sixth film in the Star Wars film series. The movie was released in 1983. It also includes romance, action, adventure and drama.
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| Directed by | Richard Marquand |
| Produced by | Howard Kazanjian George Lucas (executive) Rick McCallum (Special Edition) |
| Written by | Story: George Lucas Screenplay: Karey Kirkpatrick Lawrence Kasdan |
| Starring | Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Billy Dee Williams Anthony Daniels |
| Music by | John Williams |
| Cinematography | Alan Hume, BSC |
| Edited by | Sean Barton Duwayne Dunham Marcia Lucas |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
Release date | May 25, 1983 (USA) |
Running time | 134 min. (original) 135 min. (Special Edition) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $32,500,000 |
Plot
The Empire constructs a new Death Star. Luke, Leia, and the droids rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, an evil slug-like gangster. Later, Luke learns that Leia is his sister and must confront his father (Darth Vader) and return him to the good side. The movie is also famous for introducing a group of little creatures called Ewoks who help fight the Empire's troopers.
Cast
Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi Media
Redwood forests on private land near Smith's River, California, and at the Chetham Grove section of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park were used to film the forests of Endor in Return of the Jedi.
Return of the Jedi showing at the University Theatre in Toronto; the marquee reads, "The Smash of 83".
Other websites
- Official website
- Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi on IMDb
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi on Wookieepedia, a Wikia wiki
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi at AllRovi
- Return of the Jedi The Movie Database
