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Richard Marquand

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British film director (1937-1987)

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Richard Alfred Marquand was a Welsh film and television director active in both American and British film productions, best known for directing the 1983 space opera Return of the Jedi, the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy.

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Return of the Jedi1983 · ★ 7.9
Nowhere to Run1993 · ★ 6.5
Jagged Edge1985 · ★ 6.3
Eye of the Needle1981 · ★ 6.7
The Legacy1978 · ★ 5.4
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga1983
Hearts of Fire1987
Birth of the Beatles1979
Until September1984
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi1983
Edward II1970
E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey2019
Getting to Dylan1987
Between the Anvil and the Hammer1973
The Iron Village1973
Zap!! The Weapon Is Food1976
Street of Joy1976
Pyramid Lake Is Dying1976
E.M. Forster 1879-19701970
Mr Nixon's Secret Legacy1975
To Know Us Is To Love Us1975

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Television 3

The Search for the Nile1971
One Pair of Eyes1967
NBC Special Treat1975

Awards 1

1984Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation

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About this person

Richard Alfred Marquand was a Welsh film and television director active in both American and British film productions, best known for directing the 1983 space opera Return of the Jedi, the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy. He also directed the 1981 drama film Eye of the Needle, the critically panned romance film Until September, and the 1985 thriller Jagged Edge.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 1987 · aged 49
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