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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

PG 134 min  -  Action | Adventure | Fantasy  -   25 May 1983 (USA)
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Reviews: 518 user | 141 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com

After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force.

Director:

Richard Marquand

Writers:

Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay), George Lucas (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Hamill ...
Harrison Ford ...
Carrie Fisher ...
Billy Dee Williams ...
Anthony Daniels ...
Peter Mayhew ...
Sebastian Shaw Sebastian Shaw ...
Ian McDiarmid ...
Frank Oz ...
Yoda (voice)
James Earl Jones ...
David Prowse ...
Alec Guinness ...
Kenny Baker Kenny Baker ...
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Storyline

Darth Vader and the Empire are building a new, indestructible Death Star. Meanwhile, Han Solo has been imprisoned, and Luke Skywalker has sent R2-D2 and C-3PO to try and free him. Princess Leia - disguised as a bounty hunter - and Chewbacca go along as well. The final battle takes place on the moon of Endor, with its natural inhabitants, the Ewoks, lending a hand to the Rebels. Will Darth Vader and the Dark Side overcome the Rebels and take over the universe? Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Rebel | Death Star | Empire | Princess | Battle  | See more »

Taglines:

Return To A Galaxy... Far, Far Away See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sci-fi action violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El regreso del Jedi See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$32,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$30,490,619 (USA) (30 May 1983) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$475,106,177 (Worldwide) (1997)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucasfilm See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (special edition)

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Harrison Ford suggested that Han Solo sacrifice his life to save his friends, but George Lucas disagreed with him. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When the shield generator explodes, a piece of shrapnel can be seen exiting the left side of the screen and then reentering because it bounces of the inside of the building the miniature was housed in. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Shuttle captain: Command station, this is ST321, code clearance blue. We're starting our approach; deactivate the security shield.
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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Cyprien (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Lapti Nek"
(original 1983 version) (uncredited)
Huttese Lyrics by Michele Gruska
Music by John Williams
Original lyrics by Joseph Williams
Snooty's vocals by Annie Arbogast
Arranged by John Williams, Joseph Williams and Ernie Fosselius
Published by Bantha Music (admin. by Warner Tamerlande Publ. Corp.) See more »