Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – A Classic Space Opera

Discover the enduring appeal of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Relive the epic conclusion to the original trilogy, where Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader, and the Rebel Alliance faces the ultimate showdown with the Galactic Empire and the second Death Star.

The Making of a Legend: Return of the Jedi's Cast and Crew

Explore the talent behind this iconic film:

• Directed by: Richard Marquand
• Produced by: Howard Kazanjian
• Screenplay by: Lawrence Kasdan & George Lucas
• Story by: George Lucas
• Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Frank Oz
• Music by: John Williams
• Cinematography: Alain Hume
• Edited by: Sean Barton, Marcia Lucas, Duwayne Dunham
• Production Company: Lucasfilm Ltd.
• Distributed by: 20th Century Fox
• Release Date: May 25, 1983 (United States)
• Running Time: 132 minutes
• Country: United States
• Language: English
• Budget: $32.5-42.7 million
• Box Office: $475.1 million

The Epic Climax: Plot Summary

Set one year after The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi sees the Rebel Alliance launching a desperate assault on the second Death Star. Emperor Palpatine, overseeing the station's completion, becomes the Rebels' primary target. The mission aims to cripple the Empire by eliminating its supreme leader.

Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi Knight, endeavors to redeem his father, Darth Vader, and bring him back to the light side of the Force. The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance as father and son confront each other and the Emperor's evil machinations.