Which 1983 Star Wars film did Fincher work on at ILM?

David Fincher worked on Return of the Jedi at ILM in 1983. Before becoming known for films such as Se7en and Fight Club, Fincher joined Industrial Light & Magic as an assistant cameraman and matte photographer.

Return of the Jedi was the third film in the original Star Wars trilogy and was released on May 25, 1983. Fincher contributed to the visual-effects work, including go-motion photography used to create convincing movement for miniature creatures and vehicles. He was part of the effects team rather than the film’s director or principal writer.

Fincher also worked at ILM on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, released in 1984. That early experience helped him develop the technical command of lighting, compositing, motion control and visual atmosphere that later became central to his directing style.

A common mix-up is confusing Fincher’s ILM connection with later Star Wars directors. He did not direct Return of the Jedi; Richard Marquand directed it, while George Lucas served as executive producer and shaped the story.