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DirectorRichard Marquand
Runtime2h 12m · PG
GenresAction · Adventure · Science-fiction
Release1983-05-25
Film
Return of the Jedi
1983· PG· 2h 12m· Action· Adventure· Science-fiction
“Return to a galaxy far far away.”
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
1983-05-25
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Key Crew
DirectorRichard Marquand
ScreenplayGeorge Lucas
ProducerHoward G. Kazanjian
Director of PhotographyAlan Hume
Original Music ComposerJohn Williams
EditorDuwayne Dunham
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1983-05-25
Runtime2h 12m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosLucasfilm Ltd.
Budget$32M
Box office$573M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.9/10 · 17109 votes
Original languageen
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