Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
- Release Date
- May 25, 1983
- Director
- Richard Marquand
- Cast
- Carrie Fisher , Mark Hamill , Harrison Ford , Peter Mayhew , Billy Dee Williams , David Prowse , Kenny Baker , Frank Oz , Anthony Daniels
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Writers
- George Lucas , Lawrence Kasdan
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