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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) -- After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force.
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Director:
Writers:
George Lucas (story)
Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
25 May 1983 (USA) more
Tagline:
Coming May 25, 1983 to your galaxy. [Second Advance poster] more
Plot:
After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 11 nominations more
User Comments:
Jedi's Swan Song more (487 total)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blue Harvest (USA) (fake working title)
Revenge of the Jedi (USA) (working title)
Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi (USA) (video box title)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Revenge of the Jedi (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for sci-fi action violence. (special edition, DVD version)
Runtime:
134 min | 135 min (special edition)
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2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | DTS (special edition) | Dolby Digital (special edition) | Dolby (35 mm prints) | SDDS (special edition)
Certification:
Iceland:L (original rating) | Malaysia:U | Iceland:10 (special edition) | Iceland:12 (special edition) (video release) | Canada:G (British Columbia/Quebec) | South Korea:All | Brazil:Livre | Hong Kong:I | South Africa:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:PG (Nova Scotia) (special edition) | Chile:TE | Denmark:11 (special edition) | Denmark:12 (original rating) | Finland:K-12 (original rating) | Finland:K-8 (special edition) | France:U | Ireland:G | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | Norway:11 (re-rating) | Norway:12 (original rating) | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG (special edition) | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:U | USA:PG | West Germany:12
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As the Californian forest location the production was using was due for logging, the special effects crew were allowed to knock trees down in the Battle of Endor. more
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): During the Battle of Endor, Wedge sends a message to pilots in Red Squadron, yet the pilot who responds to the message is clearly an A-Wing pilot with Green Squadron. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Shuttle captain: Command station, this is ST321, code clearance blue. We're starting our approach; deactivate the security shield.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "On the Waterfront: (#2.4)" (1989) more
Soundtrack:
Jedi Rocks more

FAQ

Why does the Emperor want Luke to take Vader's place?
If Padme died giving birth to the twins in the prequel trilogy, why does Leia have memories of her mother, whilst Luke does not?
Boba Fett is dead, right?
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41 out of 64 people found the following comment useful.
Jedi's Swan Song, 5 September 2005
9/10
Author: Hal-900 from WA, USA

The last film in Lucas' saga is a lavish, spectacular-looking production. It is often considered the ugly duckling of the original trilogy, but I think it is a notch above episode IV (and just a notch below episodes III and V). In fact, I think it is the third best film in the 6-part saga. As far as I'm concerned, it is still a grandiosely entertaining film. It is not a movie with a beginning, climax and ending; the film's mechanism operates with only one goal in its mind: bring closure to Lucas' universe. There is an air of finality attached to the whole thing, which makes the film a little too sentimental, but emotionally rewarding. Also, it is a lot of fun. New characters are introduced and old ones face new, unexpected challenges. C3PO and R2D2 provide (as usual) great comic relief. Leia and Solo are a wonderful romantic duo, and Luke is still a great character to identify with. Again, it is Luke's (and Vader's) inner conflict what gives the saga its backbone. Lucas' aggressive imagination is still very much apparent, and the film's themes of loyalty, hope, and redemption resonate strongly. I'm glad Lucas eventually dropped the idea of making episode VII, VIII and IX, because this film is a great bookend to a long, fascinating and captivating saga. Not a perfect movie, but fun in the best matinée style.

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