Return of the Jedi: Deleted original edits from August 1982 by Director Richard Marquand.

Part 1
Deleted cut featuring the Emperor ordering the Death Star to turn its laser on the moon of Endor.

Part 2
Extended cut featuring a longer Rebel hanger scene with Lando, Han, Chewbacca, Luke and Leia saying their goodbyes. (The matte painting of the Falcon had yet to be added to the background).

Part 3
Videomatics of the attack on the second Death Star (parts without sound) intercut with Moff Jerjerrod ordering Imperial countermeasures. (Ben Burtt reads Ackbar's lines).

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