Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Cast of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader
Born:January 17, 1931
Age:82
Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Born:September 25, 1951
Age:61
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Yoda
Born:May 25, 1944
Age:69
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Born:July 13, 1942
Age:70
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Leia Organa
Born:October 21, 1956
Age:56
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Born:Apr. 2, 1914
Died:Aug. 5, 2000

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1984 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1983 Saturn Award for Best Costume, Nilo Rodis-Jamero
1983 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Richard Edlund
2011 Satellite Award for Best DVD Extra
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YearAward Nomination
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Norman Reynolds
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Ben Burtt
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Richard Edlund
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup & Hair, Phil Tippett
1983 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Fred Hole
1983 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
2005 Satellite Award for Best Overall DVD
2005 Satellite Award for Best Classic DVD
2011 Satellite Award for Best DVD Extra
1983 Academy Award for Original Music Score, John Williams
1983 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Ben Burtt
1983 Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Ben Burtt
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Prequels and Sequels

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
1983

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which locations were shown in the movie Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi?
  • A:
    Locations used in the movie's production include Yuma and Marin County.
  • Q:
    Which movie came before Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi in the series?
  • A:
    "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" is the name of the movie's prequel.
  • Q:
    What tagline was included in TV commercials for the motion picture, "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi"?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "The Empire Falls."
  • Q:
    Who wrote the script for the film Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi?
  • A:
    George Lucas wrote the film's script.
  • Q:
    Who distributed the movie, "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi"?
  • A:
    20th Century Fox was the movie's distributor.
  • Q:
    When did the film "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" debut?
  • A:
    The film was released in May, 1983.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the film, "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi"?
  • A:
    Howard Kazanjian, George Lucas and Rick McCallum produced the film.
  • Q:
    Which awards did the movie "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" receive?
  • A:
    The movie won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
  • Q:
    The movie, "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The film is labeled as... Science fiction and Fantasy.
  • Q:
    What is the movie, "Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" rated?
  • A:
    The film is rated PG (USA).

Awards & Accolades

  • Academy Award - Best Visual Effects
    1984
  • Best Dramatic Presentation
    1984
  • Best Science Fiction Film
    1983
  • Best Special Effects
    1983
  • Saturn Award for Best Costume
    1983
  • Saturn Award for Best Make-up
    1983
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