
David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader at the first Star Wars Trilogy, never revealed his face during the films. He could have done it only once at "Return of the Jedi", but something happened. Another actor did that sequence and that fact marked David Prowse life for ever. Thirty years later, a young filmmaker discovers why the producers took that decision, and is determined to pay Dave a deserved tribute, almost impossible.... (Full plot summary below)
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David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader at the first Star Wars Trilogy, never revealed his face during the films. He could have done it only once at "Return of the Jedi", but something happened. Another actor did that sequence and that fact marked David Prowse life for ever. Thirty years later, a young filmmaker discovers why the producers took that decision, and is determined to pay Dave a deserved tribute, almost impossible.
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| User ReviewWayne CThis is a well made documentary and tribute to David Prowse. I'm glad his story is being told now and I wish he had gotten the recognition he deserved for playing the most wicked villain in movie history 35 years ago. Bravo. |
| User ReviewIan MI was tentative with this documentary but wow... David Prowse deserves his recognition and how dare Lusasfilms and George Lucas deny him that. He was the physical embodiment of a villain for all time. |
| User ReviewRoman CAn interesting behind the scenes documentary for the iconic moment in pop culture history. |
| User ReviewDaniel MGreat insight on the man who played Darth Vader. This documentary was recommended by a friend and I'm glad I watched. 4/5 |
| User ReviewWayne VProwse brought Vader to life without the use of his face or his voice and for that I say "bravo". I found Mr. Prowse very charming in this film. But the director came across as a bit of a kiss-ass and destroyed any illusion of objectivity. He was soley on the side of Prowse and did everything to make him look like a victim. Maybe Prowse is innocent of leaking bits of the movie, but I don't trust this director to explore all the angles. It is great shame though that David Prowse has yet to be a part of a Star Wars Celebration. Lucasfilm needs extend an olive branch to him, whether he deserves it or not, whether he's guilty or not, and bring him back into the fold. |
| User ReviewCarlos Da documentary about Dave Prowse,the man behind the Darth Vader Mask.interesting and a little sad. |
| User ReviewDorian GBrilliant documentary, always remember David Prowse as the best physical actors in Hollywood. |
| User ReviewTrent GWhile a nice homage to the man behind Darth Vader, and sad to think he's not invited to Star Wars Celebrations. Would have liked to have seen the reshoot of the death scene in Jedi. |
| User ReviewAlex VA bit overblown in its aggression not to mention insufferably self involved of the director. It went no where. |
| User ReviewMaxx DA watchable but pretty silly documentary. A touch heavy-handed with the accusations and name calling but still enjoyable...if you're a big Star Wars fan. |