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Richard Marquand

Directing

Born September 22, 1937 · Cardiff, Wales, UK

Died September 4, 1987

Also known as Richard Alfred Marquand

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Biography

Richard Alfred 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).

Awards & recognition

  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1984

Filmography7 titles

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

1983as Maj. Marquand - AT-ST Driver / EV-9D9 (voice) (uncredited)

E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey

2019as Self (archive footage)

Eye of the Needle

1981Director

Nowhere to Run

1993Story

Jagged Edge

1985Director

Until September

1984Director

Hearts of Fire

1987Director