

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · 48 min · Documentary, TV MovieG
Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.
Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
- Director
- Robert Guenette
- Writer
- Richard Schickel
- Released
- September 22, 1980
- Language
- English
Cast

Mark Hamill
Host / Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia (archive footage)

Anthony Daniels
C3-PO (archive footage)

Kenny Baker
R2-D2 (archive footage)

Peter Mayhew
Self

Alec Guinness
Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)

Frank Oz
Self

Harrison Ford
Han Solo (archive footage)

George Lucas
Self

Irvin Kershner
Self

Gary Kurtz
Self

Dennis Muren
Self
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