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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back poster

Movie

Documentary

TV Movie

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

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

8.2Sep 22, 198048 min

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!

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)

George Lucas

Self

Irvin Kershner

Self

Gary Kurtz

Self

Dennis Muren

Self

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