Return of the Jedi (also known as Star Wars: Episode VI â€" Return of
the Jedi) is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard
Marquand. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas from a
story by Lucas, who was also the executive producer. It is the third
installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, the third film to be
produced, the sixth film in the "Star Wars saga" and the first film to
use THX technology. It takes place one year after The Empire Strikes
Back. The film stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy
Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew
and Frank Oz.In the film, the Galactic Empire, under the direction of
the ruthless Emperor, is constructing a second Death Star in order to
crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all. Since the Emperor plans to
personally oversee the final stages of its construction, the Rebel
Fleet launches a full-scale attack on the Death Star in order to
prevent its completion and kill the Emperor, effectively bringing an
end to his hold over the galaxy. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi
Knight, struggles to bring his father Darth Vader back to the light
side of the Force.Steven Spielberg, David Lynch and David Cronenberg
were considered to direct the project before Marquand signed on as
director. The production team relied on Lucas' storyboards during
pre-production. While writing the shooting script, Lucas, Kasdan,
Marquand, and producer Howard Kazanjian spent two weeks in conference
discussing ideas to construct it. Kazanjian's schedule pushed shooting
to begin a few weeks early to allow Industrial Light & Magic more time
to work on the film's effects in post-production. Filming took place
in England, California, and Arizona from January to May 1982
(1982-05). Strict secrecy surrounded the production.
the Jedi) is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard
Marquand. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas from a
story by Lucas, who was also the executive producer. It is the third
installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, the third film to be
produced, the sixth film in the "Star Wars saga" and the first film to
use THX technology. It takes place one year after The Empire Strikes
Back. The film stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy
Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew
and Frank Oz.In the film, the Galactic Empire, under the direction of
the ruthless Emperor, is constructing a second Death Star in order to
crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all. Since the Emperor plans to
personally oversee the final stages of its construction, the Rebel
Fleet launches a full-scale attack on the Death Star in order to
prevent its completion and kill the Emperor, effectively bringing an
end to his hold over the galaxy. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi
Knight, struggles to bring his father Darth Vader back to the light
side of the Force.Steven Spielberg, David Lynch and David Cronenberg
were considered to direct the project before Marquand signed on as
director. The production team relied on Lucas' storyboards during
pre-production. While writing the shooting script, Lucas, Kasdan,
Marquand, and producer Howard Kazanjian spent two weeks in conference
discussing ideas to construct it. Kazanjian's schedule pushed shooting
to begin a few weeks early to allow Industrial Light & Magic more time
to work on the film's effects in post-production. Filming took place
in England, California, and Arizona from January to May 1982
(1982-05). Strict secrecy surrounded the production.
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