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Richard Alfred Marquand (22 September 1937 – 4 September 1987) was a Welsh film and television director active in both US and UK film productions, best known for directing the 1983 space opera Return of the Jedi, the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Richard Marquand was a Welsh director and producer, best known for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. He also worked on TV shows, documentaries and other films, and died in 1987 at age 49.
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Sep 4, 2022 · I believe that Richard Marquand was a brilliant choice to direct Return Of The Jedi. Not just because he was a Star Wars fan, but his work on the film really...
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May 31, 2024 · A list of six movies directed by Richard Marquand, the filmmaker behind Return of the Jedi and Eye of the Needle. Find out his unique directorial style and the impact he had on film during his career.
Richard Marquand was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1937. While he is best known as the director of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, he is also known for his other works, including the World War II thriller Eye of the Needle, starring Donald Sutherland, and Jagged Edge.
Jun 25, 2013 · A rare and previously-unpublished interview with the director of the third Star Wars movie, conducted in 1984. Marquand talks about his approach, his challenges and his vision for the saga's finale.
Sep 6, 1987 · British film director Richard Marquand, whose box-office hits included “Jagged Edge” and “Return of the Jedi,” died Friday morning in a hospital outside London. He was 49.
