Return of the Jedi (1983)

Adventure Action Science Fiction
← Inspired by 5 films

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.

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← Inspired By

The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)1
 Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon (1937)2
 Triumph of the Will
Triumph of the Will (1935)3
 The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress (1958)4
 The Dam Busters
The Dam Busters (1955)5

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Influenced By

  1. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
    "The sounds of the laser blasters in "Return of the Jedi" were modeled after the sounds of the arrow shots in "The Adventures of Robin Hood."" Movie Connections IMDb
  2. Lost Horizon (1937)
    "Yoda's death scene in "Return of the Jedi" closely mirrors the death scene of the High Lama in "Lost Horizon," both in shot composition and the portrayal of a mystical character's passing." Movie Connections IMDb
  3. Triumph of the Will (1935)
    "The medal ceremony at the end of "A New Hope" was inspired by the Nazi propaganda film "Triumph of the Will," reflecting the authoritarian nature of the Empire." Kurosawa to Ford: The Classic Films That Shaped the Star Wars Saga | The Astromech Theastromech
  4. The Hidden Fortress (1958)
    "Akira Kurosawa's film influenced the dynamic between C-3PO and R2-D2, modeled after the two bickering peasants in "The Hidden Fortress."" 10 Pieces Of Pop Culture That Influenced 'Star Wars' Jamie Frater Listverse
  5. The Dam Busters (1955)
    "The climactic attack on the Death Star in "A New Hope" was inspired by the bombing strategy depicted in "The Dam Busters," where pilots fly through a trench to deliver a precise payload." Telegraph source