The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Ceremony Year: 1981Category: Best Visual EffectsReleased: 1980

Nominated Talent & Credits

Brian Johnson— Brian Johnson, Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Bruce Nicholson

Richard Edlund— Brian Johnson, Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Bruce Nicholson

Dennis Muren— Brian Johnson, Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Bruce Nicholson

Bruce Nicholson— Brian Johnson, Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Bruce Nicholson

Synopsis / Overview

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

Historical Academy Record

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Visual Effects) — 53rd Academy Awards (1981)

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