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Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

For many fans, this is the beating heart of all Star Wars films. Darker and denser than the original, it pushed the amazement audiences felt after watching the first visual extravaganza into another dimension.

1980 Special Achievement Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects

Director

Irvin Kershner

ILM Visual Effects Supervisor

Richard Edlund

ILM Visual Effects Supervisor

Dennis Muren

ILM Visual Effects Supervisor

Ken Ralston

ILM Visual Effects Art Director

Joe Johnston