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SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

“Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away.”

★ 8.3(12)198048m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Guenette
Release date: 1980-09-22
Runtime: 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.

About SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 movie in the Documentary and TV Movie genres, directed by Robert Guenette, starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Anthony Daniels. It has a runtime of 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!

Cast

Mark Hamill

Host / Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia (archive footage)

Anthony Daniels

C3-PO (archive footage)

Kenny Baker

R2-D2 (archive footage)

Peter Mayhew

Self

Alec Guinness

Obi Wan Kenobi (archive footage)

Frank Oz

Self

Harrison Ford

Han Solo (archive footage)

George Lucas

Self

Irvin Kershner

Self

Gary Kurtz

Self

Dennis Muren

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back in Ireland?+

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back on Netflix?+

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back?+

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back has a runtime of 48 minutes (48 minutes).

Who stars in SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back?+

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Peter Mayhew.

When did SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back come out?+

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 movie directed by Robert Guenette.

What genre is SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back?+

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back is Documentary and TV Movie film.

Who directed SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back?+

SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back was directed by Robert Guenette.