DocumentaryTV Movie
Watch SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Official Trailer
Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.
8.2 / 10 IMDb September 22, 1980 0h 48m
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
Runtime
0h 48m
Release Date
September 22, 1980
Genre
Documentary, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English, Spanish
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Mark Hamill
as Host / Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher
as Princess Leia (archive footage)
Anthony Daniels
as C3-PO (archive footage)
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2 (archive footage)
Peter Mayhew
as Self
Alec Guinness
as Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Frank Oz
as Self
Harrison Ford
as Han Solo (archive footage)
George Lucas
as Self
Irvin Kershner
as Self
Gary Kurtz
as Self
Dennis Muren
as Self
Phil Tippett
as Self
Ben Burtt
as Self
No photo
Stuart Freeborn
as Self
Peter Diamond
as Self
Bob Anderson
as Self
Colin Skeaping
as Self
No photo
Harrison Ellenshaw
as Self
Jon Berg
as Self
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.Robert Guenette Productions
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