- Film Review
- Reviewed By John Ferguson
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4 out of 5
Sequels are usually a case of diminishing returns, but this third instalment of the Star Wars saga is still essential viewing. Director Richard Marquand jumps straight in where The Empire Strikes Back finished off with a stunning sequence involving the monstrous Jabba the Hutt, and the pace rarely falters from then on, even if the plot is a bit stop-start at times. Mark Hamill still looks more like an enthusiastic schoolboy than an intergalactic hero, yet his climactic scenes with Darth Vader work a treat, and, while adults will probably cringe at the cutesy Ewoks, their presence makes this a particular favourite with younger viewers.
Plot Summary
Science-fiction epic adventure that completed the first Star Wars trilogy of films, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. A new indestructible "Death Star" is being built by the wicked Darth Vader. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker launches a rescue mission to free mercenary space pilot Han Solo who is being held captive by the abhorrent Jabba.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Luke Skywalker
- Mark Hamill
- Han Solo
- Harrison Ford
- Princess Leia
- Carrie Fisher
- Lando Calrissian
- Billy Dee Williams
- C-3PO
- Anthony Daniels
- Chewbacca
- Peter Mayhew
- Anakin Skywalker
- Sebastian Shaw
- Emperor Palpatine
- Ian McDiarmid
- Yoda
- Frank Oz
- Darth Vader
- Dave Prowse
- Voice of Darth Vader
- James Earl Jones
- Obi-Wan "Ben" Kenobi
- Alec Guinness
- R2-D2
- Kenny Baker (2)
- Moff Jerjerrod
- Michael Pennington
- Admiral Piett
- Kenneth Colley
Crew
- Director
- Richard Marquand
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