Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Released
May 25, 1983 · 20th Century
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, directed by Richard Marquand and produced by George Lucas, was released in theaters. As the final installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, the film follows the Rebel Alliance's attempt to destroy the Empire's second Death Star while Luke Skywalker tries to redeem his father, Darth Vader.
Key Figures
George LucasRichard MarquandMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie Fisher
Locations
Elstree StudiosImperial Sand Dunes, Yuma DesertRedwood Forests of Northern California
Topics
artCold Warscience fictionmoviespopular culturefilm industry
Connected Events — 2 Connections
Original trilogy commercial success and enduring cultural presence led Lucas to develop the prequel trilogy beginning with The Phantom Menace 16 years after Return of the Jedi Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Released
Empire Strikes Back cliffhanger ending with Han Solo frozen in carbonite led directly to Return of the Jedi, completing the original trilogy Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Released
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