- Richard Marquand, who directed the film, is the only non-American director in the Star Wars series.
- David Lynch had the opportunity to direct the film, but he refused because he believed that the Star Wars series was the patent of George Lucas. In addition, David Cronenberg also had a chance to direct the film.
- The logo on the Rebel fighters in the film changed from blue to red because it hindered the blue screen special effects.
- The original director of the film was Steven Spielberg, but because Spielberg is a member of the American Directors’ Guild, Lucas had a dispute with the Director’s Guild and decided to quit because of "Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back" , So the cooperation between the two sides had no choice but to give up.
- Irwin Kershner said in an interview that Richard Marqund did not direct the film throughout. Because the actors had a bit of a grudge against Marqund, Lucas immediately took over and Kershner was an assistant. Director, the collaboration between Lucas and Marqund at that time was also very unpleasant.
- The language spoken by Jabba the Hutt originated from Inca.
- There was originally a sandstorm scene in the film, but it was abandoned because it was not necessary and difficult to shoot.
- Jabba the Hutt in the movie is controlled by three puppeteers-David Barkley, Toby Phil Potter and Mike Edmonds at the tail. Edmunds also played Logre, the Ewok wizard.
- When starring in "Star Wars 3: Return of the Jedi" in 1983, Harrison Ford hoped that the screenwriter could write the role of Han Solo to death, but his proposal was not approved at the time.
- In a desert scene, the viewer can find the birthmark on Kelly Fisher's back.
- In the film, Lando's co-pilot spoke the Kenyan dialect, which made the Kenyan audience extremely excited.
- It is rumored that the film had a second ending, but it was eventually abandoned by Lucas.
- In this film, it only takes 10 minutes to put on the C-3PO costumes, while in the first two films, it takes two hours.
- Anakin (Anakin) is derived from the Greek "Anax", which means "king".
- Jabba’s large tent spacecraft was shot in Yuma, Arizona. The filming was blocked by the crazy exploration of 35,000 fans. The crew had to claim that they were shooting a horror film called "Blue Harvest". The crew’s hats and t-shirts Relevant marks are also printed on it, and fences and 24-hour security are added. However, even so, die-hard movie fans can still take advantage of the emptiness and enter the studio to take pictures.
- The scene in which Jabba died was based on a scene where Luca Brasi was strangled to death in The Godfather in 1972.
- Unlike other Star Wars movies, the film was completed in less than a year.
- Director Richard Marquand played a cameo in the film as the driver of the AT-ST Imperial Walker during the Battle of Endor. In addition, the director of the film also dubbed the inquirer robot.
- Lucas said the reason why Yoda told Luke’s father was Darth Vader was because he consulted a child psychologist during the filming. The expert said that if it is not clear that Vader is Luke’s father, he is under 12 years old. The audience will think it is a lie.
- The film is the only Star Wars movie filmed in the United States.
- In the speeder-bike chase scene, some shots were obviously careless, and Luke's black gloves changed many times between his left and right hands.
- In the battle of Endor, Princess Leia injured her shoulder. Later, Han Solo wrapped her arm in a bandage, but the wound on her shoulder disappeared.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi behind the scenes gags
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi quotes
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C-3PO: His high exaltedness, the Great Jabba the Hutt, has decreed that you are to be terminated immediately.
Han Solo: Good, I hate long waits.
C-3PO: You will therefore be taken to the Dune Sea, and cast into the pit of Carkoon, the nesting place of the all-powerful Sarlaac.
Han Solo: Doesn't sound so bad.
C-3PO: In his belly you will find a new definition of pain and suffering as you are slowly digested over a thousand years.
Han Solo: On second thought, let's pass on that, huh?
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Luke: You will take me to Jabba now.
Bib Fortuna: I take you to Jabba now.
Luke: You serve your master well. And you will be rewarded.