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The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

September 22, 1980 0h 59m 8.0/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1980. The Making of The Empire Strikes Back is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Michel Parbot. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring George Lucas, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 0h 59m 59 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Sygma Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Making of The Empire Strikes Back about?

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. T...

Who directed The Making of The Empire Strikes Back?

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back was directed by Michel Parbot.

How long is The Making of The Empire Strikes Back?

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).

When was The Making of The Empire Strikes Back released?

The Making of The Empire Strikes Back was released on September 22, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Making of The Empire Strikes Back?

The main cast of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back includes George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew.