Sci-fi adventure film

Return of the Jedi (1983): Cast

Name: Return of the Jedi
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action
Released: 1983-05-23
Duration: 2 h 12 min
Cast: Mark Hamill, Sebastian Shaw, Harrison Ford, Larry Ward, Stuart Fox

Return of the Jedi is a 1983 sci-fi adventure film starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Sebastian Shaw and Harrison Ford. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.

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Released: May 23, 1983
Runtime: 2h 12m (132 min)
Genres: Sci-Fi , Adventure , Action
Original language: English
Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Return of the Jedi About?

The premise of Return of the Jedi without spoilers.

In a galaxy far, far away, Luke Skywalker leads the Rebellion on a daring operation to free his friend Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt’s captivity. Simultaneously, the Emperor prepares a second, more powerful Death Star, intent on crushing the Rebellion once and for all, setting the stage for a climactic showdown.

Return of the Jedi Themes & Keywords

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father son relationship
yoda character
chewbacca character
bounty hunter
brother sister relationship
villain turns good
r2 d2 character
lightsaber
anakin skywalker character
c 3po character
droid
tragic villain

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bikini
lando calrissian character
luke skywalker character
han solo character
darth vader character
princess leia organa character
fireworks
opening crawl
forest
national film registry
loss of father
princess
rescue
saved from execution
stormtrooper
jet pack
father son estrangement
redemption
funeral pyre
obi wan kenobi character
star wars
general
electrocution
desert
dungeon
laser gun
sci fi western
mask
palace
space opera sci fi
epic adventure
betrayal
barge
temporary blindness
space sci fi
levitation
sword
twins

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Cast & crew

Return of the Jedi Cast & Characters

Mark Hamill leads the cast as Luke Skywalker, with Sebastian Shaw as Anakin Skywalker and Harrison Ford as Han Solo.

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
Sebastian Shaw as Anakin Skywalker
Harrison Ford as Han Solo
Larry Ward as Jabba the Hutt (voice) (uncredited)

Also Starring in Return of the Jedi

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Stuart Fox Death Star Trooper Jad Bean (uncredited)
James Earl Jones Darth Vader (voice)
Frank Oz Yoda (voice)
Carrie Fisher Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams Lando Calrissian
Alec Guinness Ben 'Obi-Wan' Kenobi
Anthony Daniels C-3PO
Kenneth Colley Admiral Piett
Ben Burtt 'Freeze' Officer in Endor Bunker / Tortured Power Droid (voice)
Phil Fondacaro Ewok
Ian McDiarmid The Emperor
Denis Lawson Wedge
Phil Tippett Rancor
Dermot Crowley General Madine
Richard Marquand Maj. Marquand - AT-ST Driver / EV-9D9 (voice) (uncredited)
Guy Standeven Rebel Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)

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Warwick Davis Wicket
Tony Cox Ewok Wicket's younger brother Widdle
Kenny Baker R2-D2 / Paploo
David Prowse Darth Vader
Alan Bennett Ewok
Paul Brooke Malakili - Rancor Keeper (uncredited)
Jeremy Bulloch Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen Boba Fett (voice) (uncredited)
Deep Roy Droopy McCool
Michael Pennington Moff Jerjerrod
Kiran Shah Ewok
Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
Debbie Lee Carrington Romba an Ewok
William Hoyland Imperial Commander (uncredited)
Michael Stevens Colonel Airen Cracken - Rebel Soldier on Millennium Falcon
Claire Davenport Fat Dancer
Walter Henry Council Member in Briefing Room (uncredited)
Kevin Thompson Ewok
Caroline Blakiston Mon Mothma
Pip Miller Stardestroyer Captain #1
Alan Harris Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Mike Edmonds Logray
Peter Diamond Biker Scout Pushed Off Bike (uncredited)
Richard Driscoll X-Wing Fighter (uncredited)
John Cannon Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Anthony Lang Sim Aloo - Emperor Palpatine's Advisor (uncredited)
Felix Silla Ewok
Mike Quinn Nein Nunb
Tim Rose Admiral Ackbar
Chris Romano Ewok
Richard Jones Ewok
Ray Armstrong Ewok
Maurice Bush Dengar - The Bounty Hunter (uncredited)
Hilton McRae Arvel Crynyd (uncredited)
Peter Allen Geezum - Member of Jabba's Gang (uncredited)
Paul Weston Vedain - Sand Skiff Pilot (uncredited)
Philip Herbert Hermi Odle - Jabba's 2nd Servant (uncredited)
Jasper Jacob Captain Yorr - Imperial Pilot of ST321
Michael Carter Bib Fortuna
Daniel Frishman Ewok
Eiji Kusuhara Lieutenant Telsij - Grey Squadron (uncredited)
Paul Grant Ewok
John Altman Rebel Pilot (uncredited)
Jack Purvis Teebo
Ailsa Berk Amanaman - Jabba's Bounty Hunter (uncredited)
Sadie Corre Ewok
Tom Mannion Stardestroyer Captain #2
Trevor Jones Ewok
Robert Watts Lt. Watts - AT-ST Driver (uncredited)
Lars Green Ewok
David Alan Barclay Jabba the Hutt
Peter Roy Major Olander Brit - Rebel (uncredited)
Errol Shaker Y-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Bobby Bell Ewok
Margarita Fernández Ewok
Michael Gilden Ewok
Adam Bareham Jhoff, a traffic control officer on the Executor
Mark Dodson Salacious B. Crumb
Julius LeFlore Skiff Master / Yotts Orren / Stormtrooper / Biker Scout
Billy J. Mitchell Keir Santage (Red Seven) (uncredited)
Larry Holt Taym Dren-garen / Biker Scout / Sergeant Bruckman (uncredited)
David Stone B-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Tim Dry Whiphid
Monty Jordan Weequay Skiff Guard (uncredited)
Michael McCormick Rancor (uncredited)
Colin Hunt Rancor Guard / Rebel Ranger (uncredited)
Femi Taylor Oola
Tony Clarkin Storm Trooper (uncredited)
Luis De Jesus Ewok
Pam Grizz Ewok
Glyn Baker Lieutenant Endicott - Imperial Officer (uncredited)
Ernie Fosselius Giran - Rancor Keeper (voice) (uncredited)
Paul Springer Rey Yees (uncredited)
Douglas Farrell Ewok (uncredited)
Trevor Butterfield Lieutenant Blount - Rebel Soldier / Trandoshan - Member of Jabba's Gang / Stormtrooper / Calamari Warrior / Giran - Malakili's Assistant (uncredited)
Richard Robinson Yuzzum
Sean Crawford Whiphid
Willie Coppen Ewok
Bill Kipsang Rotich Nein Numb (voice)
Richard Bonehill Nien Nunb
Sal Fondacaro Ewok
Peter Burroughs Ewok
Malcolm Dixon Ewok Warrior
Eileen Baker Ewok
Tony Friel Ewok
Peter Mandell Ewok
David Gonzales Ak-rev
Toby Philpott Jabba the Hutt
Dickey Beer Barada / Stormtrooper / Biker Scout (uncredited)
Arnold Lee Rayc Ryjerd - Jabba's Smuggler (uncredited)
Jules Walters Rennek (uncredited)
Andrew Herd Ewok
Gerald Home Tessek
Brian Wheeler Ewok
Erik Bauersfeld Bib Fortuna (voice)
J.J. Jackson Ewok
Debbie Dixon Ewok Wijunkee
Amanda Noar Jess - Female Musician flirting with Bib Fortuna (uncredited)
Alan Flyng Imperial Officer - Executor (uncredited)
Jane Busby Chief Chirpa
Lydia Green Ewok
Karen Lay Ewok
Nancy MacLean Ewok
Stacie Nichols Ewok
Chris Nunn Ewok
Brian Orenstein Ewok
Harrell Parker Jr. Ewok
Kendra Wall Ewok
Butch Wilhelm Ewok
Vivienne Chandler Female X-Wing Fighter Pilot (uncredited)
Simon J. Williamson Max Rebo
John Lummiss Ewok
John Pedrick Ewok
Nicholas Read Ewok
Linda Spriggs Ewok
Isaac Grand Gamorrean Guard (uncredited)
Corey Dee Williams Klaatu (uncredited)
Annie Arbogast Sy Snootles
Nicki Reade Nicki
Mike Cottrell Ewok Warrior
Jonathan Oliver Stardestroyer Controller #2
Margo Apostolos Ewok Tokkat
Michael Henbury Ballan Ewok
Patty Bell Ewok
Sarah Bennett Ewok
Pamela Betts Ewok
Danny Blackner Ewok
Linda Bowley Ewok
Maureen Charlton Ewok
John Cumming Ewok
Jean D'Agostino Ewok
John Ghavan Ewok
Glynn Jones Ewok
Carole Morris Ewok
Barbara O'Laughlin Ewok
April Perkins Ewok
Ronnie Phillips Ewok
Katie Purvis Ewok
Carol Read Ewok
Diana Reynolds Ewok
Danielle Rodgers Ewok Graak
Dean Shackelford Ewok
Gerald Staddon Ewok
Josephine Staddon Ewok
Alisa Berk Amanaman
Hugh Spight Gameorrean Guard/Elom/Mon Calamari
Swee Lim Attark the Hoover
Phil Herbert Hermi Odle
Kenneth Coombs Imperial Officer (uncredited)
Andy Cunningham Ephant Mon (uncredited)
Gordon Hann Captain Yutani - Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
Michael Josephs Janus Greejatus - Emperor Palpatine's Advisor (uncredited)
Paul Markham Imperial Officer (uncredited)
John Maloney Rancor Guard (uncredited)
Terry Sach A-Wing Pilot (uncredited)
Lynne Hazelden Karie Neth - Y Wing Pilot, Grey Squadron (uncredited)
Ronny Cush X-Wing Pilot (uncredited)

Quiz

How Well Do You Know Return of the Jedi?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which character famously says, "I am your father" in this film?

Details

Return of the Jedi Also Known As

111 alternative titles, including “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” and “Star Wars: Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi”.

Also known as: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episodio VI - Il ritorno dello Jedi
O Regresso de Jedi
Star Wars VI - Il ritorno dello Jedi
El Retorn del Jedi
Повернення Джедая
Star wars: Episodio VI - El retorno del Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episódio VI - O Retorno de Jedi
Star Wars 6
스타 워즈 에피소드 6: 제다이의 귀환

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
Star Wars: Episodi VI - Jedin paluu
Star Wars: O Retorno de Jedi
星際大戰六部曲：絕地大反攻
スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐
Star Wars: Episode VI - Jedi-ridderen vender tilbage
스타워즈 에피소드6 제다이의 귀환
Star Wars: Revenge of the Jedi
Yıldız Savaşları: Bölüm VI - Jedi'nin Dönüşü
Yıldız Savaşları 6
O Retorno de Jedi
Star Wars: VI. rész - A Jedi visszatér
Star Wars - Episode VI - Le Retour du Jedi, звездные войны 6
Krieg der Sterne: Episode VI - Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
Star Wars : Épisode VI - Le retour du Jedi
Hvězdné války: Epizoda VI – Návrat Jediho
Revenge of the Jedi
Blue Harvest
Star Wars - Episode 6 - Le Retour du Jedi
Star Wars 06 - O Retorno de Jedi
La guerra de las galaxias. Episodio VI. El retorno del Jedi
Star Wars VI Despecialized
Le retour du Jedi
Star Wars : Le retour du Jedi
Star Wars - Episodio VI - Il ritorno Dello Jedi
Звёздные войны: Возвращение Джедая
Зоряні війни: Повернення Джедая
Звёздные войны: Эпизод VI - Возвращение Джедая
Звездные войны: Эпизод 6 - Возвращение Джедая
Star Wars Episode 6 - Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
Star Wars : Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
Star Wars։ Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode VI)
스타워즈 에피소드 6 제다이의 귀환
Gwiezdne Wojny VI - Powrót Jedi
星球大战6：绝地归来
星球大战：绝地归来
Star Wars: Episode 06 - Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
La guerra de les galàxies: El retorn del Jedi
Star Wars, épisode VI - Le Retour du Jedi
La guerra de las galaxias: El regreso del Jedi
La guerra de las galaxias: El retorno del Jedi
Csillagok Háborúja VI. - A Jedi Visszatér, ვარსკვლავური ომები: ეპიზოდი VI – ჯედაის დაბრუნება, ვარსკვლავური ომები: ჯედაის დაბრუნება (ეპიზოდი VI), ვარსკვლავური ომები: ეპიზოდი 6, ვარსკვლავური ომები 6, ვარსკვლავური ომები: ეპიზოდი VI, ვარსკვლავური ომები VI
Star Wars VI
Star Wars: Episodo VI - El regreso del jedi
סטאר וורס פרק VI: שובו של הג'דיי
Star Wars: O Retorno de Jedi (Episódio VI)
Chiến Tranh Giữa Các Vì Sao 6: Sự Trở Lại Của Jedi
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Despecialized Edition
Star Wars: Epizoda VI – Návrat Jediho
Star Wars : Le Retour du Jedi (Épisode VI)
Star Wars: A Jedi visszatér (VI. rész)
Star Wars: Il Ritorno dello Jedi (Episodio VI)
スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの帰還（エピソード６）
Star Wars: Η Επιστροφή των Jedi (Επεισόδιο VI)
스타워즈: 제다이의 귀환 (에피소드 6)
La guerra de las galaxias. Episodio 6
El retorno del Jedi
星球大戰：武士復仇
Star Wars 4K83
武士复仇
Star Wars - Episode 6 - Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
מלחמת הכוכבים: פרק 6 - שובו של הג'דיי
מלחמת הכוכבים 6: שובו של הג'דיי
星球大战6：武士复仇
Star Wars Episode VI Die Rueckkehr der Jedi Ritter
Star Wars Episode VI：Return Of The Jedi
Die Rückkehr der Jedi-Ritter
Il ritorno dello Jedi
Star Wars: Epizóda VI - Návrat Jediho
Jedin paluu
Звёздные войны: Эпизод 6 - Возвращение Джедая
Yıldız Savaşları: Jedi'nin Dönüşü
Star Wars: Episódio VI - O Regresso de Jedi
Návrat Jediho
A Jedi visszatér
Gwiezdne wojny: Część VI - Powrót Jedi
Jedi-ridderen vender tilbage
Jedins återkomst
Jedi-ridderen vender tilbake
Междузвездни войни: Епизод VI - Завръщането на джедаите
Ратови звезда: Eпизода VI - Повратак Џедаја
Star Wars: Επεισόδιο VI – Η Επιστροφή των Τζεντάι
スター・ウォーズエピソード６／ジェダイの帰還
스타워즈 에피소드 6: 제다이의 귀환
Războiul stelelor - Episodul VI: Întoarcerea lui Jedi
Guerra nas Estrelas: O Retorno de Jedi
Зоряні війни: Епізод 6 — Повернення джедая
جنگ ستارگان: قسمت ششم - بازگشت جدای
El regreso del Jedi
สตาร์ วอร์ส เอพพิโซด 6: การกลับมาของเจได
Žvaigždžių karai: Epizodas VI - Džedajaus sugrįžimas
Zvaigžņu kari: VI epizode. Džedaju atgriešanās
Vojna zvezd: Epizoda VI - Jedijeva vrnitev
Ratovi zvijezda: Epizoda VI - Povratak Jedija
Star Wars 6: Sự Trở Lại Của Jedi, ვარსკვლავური ომები: ჯედაის დაბრუნება
Izarretako Gerra VI Jedi zaldunaren itzulera
عودة الجيداي
Star Wars: Osa VI - Jedi tagasitulek

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