The Making of The Empire Strikes Back(1980)
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back Synopsis
Even the most devout Star Wars fan might not know that filmmaker and journalist Michel Parbot was once given unprecedented access to the set, stars, and filmmakers behind The Empire Strikes Back. The resulting work, The Making of The Empire Strikes Back, has apparently never been commercially released. Most of the footage has been lost, but 15 minutes has circulated online in recent years. Now, the 1 hour cut of Michel Parbot’s lost documentary has been found.
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Michel Parbot, released on September 22, 1980 with a runtime of 59m. It stars George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Michel Parbot
- Production:
- Sygma Television
- Status:
- Released
The Making of The Empire Strikes Back Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Lucas
as Self
Mark Hamill
as Self
Carrie Fisher
as Self
Harrison Ford
as Self
Peter Mayhew
as Self
Anthony Daniels
as Self
Kenny Baker
as Self
Irvin Kershner
as Self
- Gary Kurtz
Gary Kurtz
as Self
Ben Burtt
as Self
Phil Tippett
as Self
- Stuart Freeborn
Stuart Freeborn
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michel Parbot.
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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Making of The Empire Strikes Back online?
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Who stars in The Making of The Empire Strikes Back?
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The main cast of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) includes George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew. The film was directed by Michel Parbot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Making of The Empire Strikes Back released?
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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back was released on September 22, 1980 and runs for 59m.
Is The Making of The Empire Strikes Back worth watching?
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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back (1980) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.