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Lawrence Edward Kasdan [1] (born January 14, 1949) is an American filmmaker. He is the co-writer of the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Force Awakens (2015), and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).
Learn about Lawrence Kasdan's biography, awards, credits, photos and videos on IMDb. He is known for writing and directing Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back and more.
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Aug 8, 2022 · Read the StarWars.com interview with Director Lawrence Kasdan about his new documentary series, Light & Magic, now streaming on Disney+.
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Lawrence Kasdan is an American filmmaker, producer and screenwriter. He directed Body Heat, Grand Canyon, The Big Chill, Silverado and Dreamcatcher. He wrote Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Bodyguard, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
- January 14, 1949
Dec 21, 2021 · Thirty years ago this month, Lawrence Kasdan’s “ Grand Canyon ” came out. The film seemed almost prophetic in its examination of the fraught racial tensions in Los Angeles, the grand disconnect...
Aug 2, 2022 · Lawrence Kasdan Has the Best Job in Galaxies Near and Far, Far Away. The legendary screenwriter ( Star Wars, ever heard of it? Raiders of the Lost Ark, ditto?) opens up about his career,...
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Aug 1, 2022 · The writer-director of 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' talks about his passion for visual effects and his relationship with George Lucas. He reveals the candid moments and the history of Industrial Light & Magic, the effects house he grew up with.