Official Synopsis
In the epic conclusion to the original trilogy, the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a second, even more powerful Death Star. While the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station, Luke Skywalker confronts his father, Darth Vader, in a final climatic duel before the evil Emperor. On the forest moon of Endor, Han Solo and Princess Leia lead a desperate ground mission to disable the Death Star's shield generator, deciding the fate of the entire galaxy.
The Ensemble
- Mark Hamill: Luke Skywalker
- Harrison Ford: Han Solo
- Carrie Fisher: Princess Leia
- Billy Dee Williams: Lando Calrissian
- Ian McDiarmid: The Emperor
- James Earl Jones: Darth Vader (Voice)
The Architects
- Director: Richard Marquand
- Screenplay: Lawrence Kasdan & George Lucas
- Cinematography: Alan Hume
- Music: John Williams
- Producer: Howard Kazanjian
The Official Trailer
The Accolades
- 🏆 Academy Award Winner: Special Achievement Award for Visual Effects.
- 📽️ Technical Merit: BAFTA winner for Best Special Visual Effects.
Vault Intelligence
- The film was produced under the fake title "Blue Harvest" to keep fans and press away from the locations and to prevent price gouging by suppliers.
- Sebastian Shaw, who played the unmasked Anakin Skywalker, was surprised to find his scene being filmed in such secrecy; even his family didn't know his role.
Film Specifications
| Financial Backing | $32.5 Million Budget |
| Theatrical Earnings | $475 Million (Global Gross) |
| Cinematic Format | 35mm / 2.39:1 Anamorphic |
Retrospective Pending
"Ray’s full 2026 Northstar analysis for this grand finale is currently being restored from the vault."
The Grand Resolution
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