From “Star Wars” to “Jedi”: The Making of a Saga Movie Review

In Earth years, Star Wars is nearly 20 years old. But in Hollywood years, it is timeless, a pop-culture classic that revitalized science-fiction films and revolutionized the art of special effects. But you knew that. What you perhaps didn't know is how George Lucas and his cast and crew of artisans brought this space saga to life. Mark Hamill, Luke Skywalker himself, narrates this behind-the-scenes look at the making of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Lots of clips, special-effects footage, and even an inside look at Jabba the Hut. With the series recently re-released on video, a reworked theatrical release in the offing, and plans for a new trilogy in the works, this program will be of great interest to old fans and a new generation who wasn't around “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.”

1983 65m/C David Prowse, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness; D: George Lucas. VHS, Beta FOX, FLI