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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back poster

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back(1980)

GSeptember 22, 198048m

Documentary TV Movie

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12 votes

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

Overview

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!

Director: Robert Guenette
Writers: Richard Schickel

Top Billed Cast

Mark Hamill
Host / Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia (archive footage)
Anthony Daniels
C3-PO (archive footage)
Kenny Baker
R2-D2 (archive footage)

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Peter Mayhew

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Alec Guinness

Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)

Frank Oz

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Harrison Ford

Han Solo (archive footage)

George Lucas

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Irvin Kershner

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Gary Kurtz

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Dennis Muren

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Phil Tippett

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Ben Burtt

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Peter Diamond

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Bob Anderson

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Colin Skeaping

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Jon Berg

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Richard Edlund

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Brian Johnson

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Status: Released
Original title: SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
Original language: English
Production: Lucasfilm Ltd., Robert Guenette Productions