The Dark Redemption
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The Dark Redemption is a Star Wars
fanfilm written by Dwight Steven-Boniecki, Derek Curtis, Warren Duxbury, and directed by Peter Mether, and originally released in 1999.
Set just before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
, the film tells of how Mara Jade
(a character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe
) worked with other Rebels to capture the plans for the first Death Star
. While on the mission, though, Mara hears the Emperor
's call to turn to the Dark Side of the Force.
Other crucial moments in Star Wars history are explained in this film, such as how Han Solo
got in trouble with Jabba the Hutt
.
The Dark Redemption is unique among fanfilms in that it features an actual actor from the original film reprising his role - that is, Peter Sumner
returns to the role of Imperial Officer Lt. Pol Treidum.
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
fanfilm written by Dwight Steven-Boniecki, Derek Curtis, Warren Duxbury, and directed by Peter Mether, and originally released in 1999.
Set just before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the...
, the film tells of how Mara Jade
Mara Jade
Mara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in Star Wars Expanded Universe books, comic books, and computer games. She is also wife to Luke Skywalker, and mother to Ben Skywalker. In the different video games, she is voiced by Heidi Shannon and Kath Soucie.-Concept and development:Mara Jade was...
(a character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe
Star Wars Expanded Universe
The Star Wars Expanded Universe encompasses all of the officially licensed, fictional background of the Star Wars universe, outside of the six feature films produced by George Lucas. The expanded universe includes books, comic books, video games, spin-off films like Star Wars: The Clone Wars,...
) worked with other Rebels to capture the plans for the first Death Star
Death Star
The Death Star is a fictional moon-sized space station and superweapon appearing in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe. It is capable of destroying a planet with a single destructive super charged energy beam.-Origin and design:...
. While on the mission, though, Mara hears the Emperor
Palpatine
Palpatine is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Star Wars saga, portrayed by Ian McDiarmid in the feature films.Palpatine first appeared as the unnamed Emperor of the Galactic Empire in the 1980 film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back...
's call to turn to the Dark Side of the Force.
Other crucial moments in Star Wars history are explained in this film, such as how Han Solo
Han Solo
Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire...
got in trouble with Jabba the Hutt
Jabba the Hutt
Jabba the Hutt is a fictional character in George Lucas's space opera film saga Star Wars. Designed as a large, slug-like alien, his appearance has been described by film critic Roger Ebert as "Dickensian," a cross between a toad and the Cheshire Cat....
.
The Dark Redemption is unique among fanfilms in that it features an actual actor from the original film reprising his role - that is, Peter Sumner
Peter Sumner
Peter Sumner is an Australian actor, director, and writer. He was born Peter Sumner-Potts in Sydney, Australia.His credits include parts in such films as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and Ned Kelly, as well as a starring role in television series Spyforce...
returns to the role of Imperial Officer Lt. Pol Treidum.
Cast
- Damian Rice ... Zev Senesca
- Jason Chong ... Klaus Vanderon
- Martin Grelis ... Boba FettBoba FettBoba Fett is a character in Star Wars. A bounty hunter hired by Darth Vader to find the Millennium Falcon, he is a minor villain in both Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi....
- Leah McLeod ... Mara JadeMara JadeMara Jade Skywalker is a fictional character in Star Wars Expanded Universe books, comic books, and computer games. She is also wife to Luke Skywalker, and mother to Ben Skywalker. In the different video games, she is voiced by Heidi Shannon and Kath Soucie.-Concept and development:Mara Jade was...
- Peter SumnerPeter SumnerPeter Sumner is an Australian actor, director, and writer. He was born Peter Sumner-Potts in Sydney, Australia.His credits include parts in such films as Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope and Ned Kelly, as well as a starring role in television series Spyforce...
... Lieutenant Pol Treidum - David WheelerDavid Wheeler (actor)David Wheeler is a film and television actor. His best known role to date is his brief but very memorable portrayal of Selto Durka on the television series Farscape.- Filmography :*The Murderer...
... Garrock - Drew Sneddon ... Darth Sidious
- William Bowden... Voice of Darth Sidious
- Nathan Harvey ... Kyle KatarnKyle KatarnKyle Katarn is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, the protagonist of the video game Star Wars: Dark Forces and its sequels....
- Uncredited voice actor ... Han SoloHan SoloHan Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise played by Harrison Ford. Introduced in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope , Solo and his Wookiee co-pilot, Chewbacca , become involved in the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire...
- Ben Craig ... Darth VaderDarth VaderDarth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....
- Alan CinisAlan CinisAlan Cinis , an Australian politician and actor, is a Councillor on Leichhardt Council, Sydney, New South Wales representing the NSW Greens since 2008. As an actor, Cinis has starred in television, musical drama and film.-Acting career:Cinis commenced his acting career in October 1969, aged nine...
... Voice of Darth VaderDarth VaderDarth Vader is a central character in the Star Wars saga, appearing as one of the main antagonists in the original trilogy and as the main protagonist in the prequel trilogy....