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In which Star Wars film did Shaw's character appear as a ghost?

  • A New Hope

  • The Empire Strikes Back

  • Return of the Jedi

  • The Phantom Menace

Answer

Peter Cushing's character, Grand Moff Tarkin, was killed in Star Wars (1977), but he appeared as a ghost in Return of the Jedi (1983). This was made possible through the use of unused footage from Star Wars that was digitally remastered and re-edited. The appearance of Tarkin as a ghost was a controversial decision among fans, with some arguing that it was disrespectful to Cushing's memory.
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