SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back 44 years old

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

SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back

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!

Credits

SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back Cast

Name Character
Frank Oz He was 36, now 80 years old as Yoda
Anthony Daniels He was 34, now 78 years old as C3PO
Peter Mayhew He was 36, 74 years old when he died as Chewbacca
Kenny Baker He was 46, 81 years old when he died as R2D2
Alec Guinness He was 66, 86 years old when he died as Obi Wan Kenobi

SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back Crew

Name Department
Robert Guenette as Director. He was 45 (68) years old when He died Directing
Richard Schickel as Writer. He was 47 (84) years old when He died Writing
SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back poster
SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (44 years)

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

  • Release day: Monday, September 22, 1980
  • Runtime: 48 minutes