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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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- Llanishen, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
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- Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK
Richard Marquand was born on September 22, 1937 in Llanishen, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, UK. He was a director and producer, known for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983), Nowhere to Run (1993) and Jagged Edge (1985). He was married to Carol Bell and Josephine Marquand.
- September 22, 1937
- September 4, 1987
Jun 25, 2013 · A rare and previously-unpublished interview with the director of the third Star Wars movie, conducted in 1984.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.
May 31, 2024 · Best known for directing Return of the Jedi, Marquand's filmography, though brief, showcases a versatile talent who could jump from high-stakes sci-fi epics to intense psychological thrillers with ease. This list celebrates the best movies directed by Richard Marquand.
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.
Richard Marquand (22 September 1937 – 4 September 1987) was a Welsh film director best known for directing the blockbuster Star Wars film, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983).
