Return of the Jedi (1983)

Ceremony Year: 1984Category: Best Visual EffectsReleased: 1983

Nominated Talent & Credits

Richard Edlund— Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, Phil Tippett

Dennis Muren— Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, Phil Tippett

Ken Ralston— Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, Phil Tippett

Phil Tippett— Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Ken Ralston, Phil Tippett

Synopsis / Overview

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

Historical Academy Record

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Visual Effects) — 56th Academy Awards (1984)

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