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Release Year1980
Runtime0h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationG
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes4
DirectorMichel Parbot
WritersMichel Parbot
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Making of The Empire Strikes Back
About The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
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.
Directed by Michel Parbot, The Making of The Empire Strikes Back leans on a strong ensemble — George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1980.
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