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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

1980· 0h 48m

DocumentaryTV Movie

Directed by Robert Guenette

8.3/ 10

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Overview

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

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)

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