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Summary[edit]

Comparison of shots from Return of the Jedi featuring Sebastian Shaw from the 1983 theatrical cut with Hayden Christensen from the revised 2004 director's cut.

Rationale of fair use for List of changes in Star Wars re-releases[edit]

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