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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.
Sep 22, 1980 · 48m
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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!

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CAST

Mark Hamill
Host / Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia (archive footage)
Anthony Daniels
C3-PO (archive footage)
Kenny Baker
R2-D2 (archive footage)
Peter Mayhew
Self
Alec Guinness
Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self
Harrison Ford
Han Solo (archive footage)
Directed by Robert Guenette

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Production
Lucasfilm Ltd., Robert Guenette Productions
Country
US, GB
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