Richard Marquand

Richard Marquand

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Cardiff, Wales, UK
September 22, 1937

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).

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Richard Marquand 1

Representative Works

Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
7.9
/ English
The Legacy
The Legacy
5.4
/ English
Nowhere to Run
Nowhere to Run
6.6
/ English
Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge
6.2
/ English
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle
6.7
/ English
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga
7.4
/ English
Until September
Until September
5.0
/ English
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
8.8
/ English
Edward II
Edward II
4.9
/ English
Birth of the Beatles
Birth of the Beatles
6.5
/ English
Hearts of Fire
Hearts of Fire
4.1
/ English
E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey
E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey
7.0
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Return of the Jedi
1983Winner

Best Performance

Return of the Jedi

The Legacy
1978Nominee

Best Director

The Legacy

Nowhere to Run
1993Nominee

Best Writing

Nowhere to Run

Career Highlights

Jagged Edge
1985Highlight

Best Director

Jagged Edge

Eye of the Needle
1981Highlight

Best Director

Eye of the Needle

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