SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.

Directed by Robert Guenette48mDocumentary,TV Movie

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

Rated
G
Year
1980
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
22 September 1980
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8.2 (13)
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Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill
Host / Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia (archive footage)
Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels
C3-PO (archive footage)
Kenny Baker
Kenny Baker
R2-D2 (archive footage)
Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew
Self
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Self
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Han Solo (archive footage)
George Lucas
George Lucas
Self
Irvin Kershner
Irvin Kershner
Self
Gary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz
Self
Dennis Muren
Dennis Muren
Self
Phil Tippett
Phil Tippett
Self
Ben Burtt
Ben Burtt
Self
S
Stuart Freeborn
Self
Peter Diamond
Peter Diamond
Self
Bob Anderson
Bob Anderson
Self
Colin Skeaping
Colin Skeaping
Self
H
Harrison Ellenshaw
Self
Jon Berg
Jon Berg
Self
Richard Edlund
Richard Edlund
Self
L
Laurel Hughes
Self
Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson
Self
D
Des Webb
Self
B
Bill Westley
Self
John Williams
John Williams
Self
Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian (archive footage)

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