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

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User Rating: 8.3/10 (160,807 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Richard Marquand
Writers:
George Lucas (story)
Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 May 1983 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
Coming May 25, 1983 to your galaxy. [Second Advance poster] more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 11 nominations more
User Comments:
Underrated more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blue Harvest (USA) (fake working title)
Revenge of the Jedi (USA) (working title)
Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi (USA) (video box title)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Revenge of the Jedi (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for sci-fi action violence. (special edition, DVD version)
Runtime:
134 min | 135 min (special edition)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | DTS (special edition) | Dolby Digital (special edition) | Dolby (35 mm prints) | SDDS (special edition)
Certification:
Canada:G (British Columbia/Quebec) | Iceland:L (original rating) | Hong Kong:I | Iceland:10 (special edition) | South Korea:All | Brazil:Livre | Iceland:12 (special edition) (video release) | Malaysia:U | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (special edition) | Chile:TE | Denmark:11 (special edition) | Denmark:12 (original rating) | Finland:K-12 (original rating) | Finland:K-8 (special edition) | France:U | Ireland:G | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | Norway:11 (re-rating) | Norway:12 (original rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG (special edition) | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:U | USA:PG | West Germany:12
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Company:
Lucasfilm more

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Trivia:
Before filming began, it was discovered that all of Darth Vader's lightsaber props had either been lost or stolen. Thus, one of Luke Skywalker's "stunt" saber props from Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) had to be quickly cannibalized into a "Vader-esque" saber for this film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Jerjerrod is a Moff, however his Imperial rank insignia suggests that he is of a considerably lower rank. 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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) more
Soundtrack:
Lapti Nek more

FAQ

Didn't Lando Calrissian originally die at the end of JEDI?
How did the producers find Ian McDiarmid and get him to play the Emperor?
Is Princess Leia Organa a Jedi Knight in this film?
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9 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
Underrated, 29 March 2006
10/10
Author: avenatticlint from United States

I noticed that A NEW HOPE and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK are in the TOP 10, but that this one isn't even in the TOP 100.

This movie has a bad reputation because of Ewoks, but there are so many reasons to love this movie:

-The Rescue of Han Solo from Jabba: This official wraps up the Han Solo in debt sub-plot that was established when we first met the character in A NEW HOPE.

-The Emperor was Finally Revealled: Well alright this might not work as well now that the prequels are out but this was the first time we saw The Emperor as kids.

-The Speeder Bike Chase: Alright, so this was a special effects moment. But it was definitely one of the most memorable and exciting moments in all the films!

-The 3 Part Climax: 1) The Battle of Endor (Led by Han and Leia) 2) Luke Confronts his Father & The Fall of the Emperor 3) The Destruction of the Second Death Star (Lando's Moment)

-The Final Celebration with Our Heroes: Like I said, this movie gets a lot of crap because of the Ewoks but I think it's kind of cool that while the entire galaxy celebrates the FALL OF THE EMPIRE, our heroes are having their own private party in the woods with each other.

All in all this was a great final chapter for our heroes and a fitting end to the STAR WARS story.

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