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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back 1980

“Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.”

★ 8.2 48m DocumentaryTV Movie

Directed by Robert Guenette

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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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The cast

Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill Host / Luke Skywalker
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher Princess Leia (archive footage)
Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels C3-PO (archive footage)
Kenny Baker
Kenny Baker R2-D2 (archive footage)
Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew Self
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Frank Oz Self
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford Han Solo (archive footage)
George Lucas
George Lucas Self
Irvin Kershner
Irvin Kershner Self
Gary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz Self
Dennis Muren
Dennis Muren Self
Phil Tippett
Phil Tippett Self
Ben Burtt
Ben Burtt Self

Top billing shown. Full cast and crew on IMDB ↗

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