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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

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

1980•48m•8.6/10
DocumentaryTV Movie

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8.6/10(10)

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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Production

20th Century Fox Television

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Host / Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C3-PO

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Obi Wan Kenobi

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Yoda

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Han Solo (archive footage)

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