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Darth-Davo Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 1/25 10:43am Subject: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	Here in the UK there was the show 'Bringback Star Wars', which I'm sure is lurking about on youtube or somewhere. Anyway Carrie Fisher reveals that by ROTJ she sensed there was a bit of jealousy by Hamilll towards Ford. As at that stage (1983), Hamill's career wasn't going much beyond Star Wars, where as Ford's star had risen quite substantially (he'd had starring roles in epic films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Blade Runner). What I want to know is who got more money for ROTJ out of the two Mark Hamill is in the main role, but his star power was smaller Harrisson Ford had the smaller role, but his star power was greater p.s: Remember Han Solo doesn't make an appearance until about 45mins into ROTJ when he is unfrozen from the carbonite
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Grand_Moff_Jawa Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 1/25 11:07am Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	I'd be willing to bet Ford was the highest paid actor on the set because of his other famous roles. Hamill needed a better agent. -----signature----- "I can't abide those Jawas... disgusting creatures"! - C3PO This sig line is [FABULOUSO!] www.outerrimsieges.com "It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." -- Carl Sagan
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halibut Title: FF GSA & FF-UK RSA / Saga Mod Registered: Aug '00	Date Posted: 1/25 11:28am Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	Next you'll be saying that Marlon Brando was the highest paid actor in Superman despite only being in the first few minutes -----signature----- They are not "songs", they are "tracks" or "cues" ROTJ - "It has a nice mix of muppets and patricide that you don't see very often" - Darthboba Everybody knows that the bird is the word!
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MikeSweet Registered: Jan '09	Date Posted: 1/25 12:56pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	I'd have to go with Harrison Ford, and not solely for the star power previously noted, though that in itself is adequate. In the documentary "Empire of Dreams", Lucas mentions that Hamill and Fisher were both under contract to appear in the two sequels, while Ford was not. It's brought up during the part that focuses around whether or not Han should have been killed off in RotJ, sacrificing himself for the sake of the other characters, which was proposed by Ford himself. The lack of a binding obligation to appear in RotJ, along with his box office appeal, gave Ford leverage that almost certainly ensured a higher salary, if not MUCH higher.
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JEDIGUNSHIP Title: C&G Game Host Registered: May '08	Date Posted: 1/25 1:00pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	I'll say Ford, because he was getting more popular by being in other movies besides SW at that time. -----signature----- Blue and yellow make a green lightsaber. How do you get red out of blue? Council Member in the New Jedi Trials/ Commander-in-Chief of the Rebel Alliance Addicted to Rock Band 2 and Proud of It! SWC Secret Rebel '09 Band Geek For Life!
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jedimasterbac Title: CT and Fan Design Manager Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 1/25 1:45pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	I don't have any facts to back it up but, like everyone else, I would venture to guess that it was Ford because he was a bigger star at that point. I can see why Hammil would be jealous, as he was the star of the movies and not Ford. -----signature----- Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One http://swfanon.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Episode_I_-_The_Chosen_One Production blog: http://alternativesaga.wordpress.com/
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darthramza Registered: Jul '08	Date Posted: 1/25 2:30pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	With the exception of cameo spots, time on screen rarely plays a factor in determining pay, so I gotta go with Ford. -----signature----- "Six bullets. More than enough to kill anything that moves." - Revolver Ocelot "Blasphemy is a victimless crime" GDG, GMG, CDG, D.E.N.T.A.L. VP Ever Lovin' DM of the Saga of the Nameless Lands Unofficial Caretaker of Jocasta Nu's
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Master_Starwalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '03	Date Posted: 1/25 4:15pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	I assume Ford, but have no proof. -----signature----- "Imaginary is the future. Always now, even eternity will be." - Yoda "We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves." - The 14th Dalai Lama
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BaronFel88 Registered: Jan '04	Date Posted: 1/25 5:31pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	MikeSweet brings up a good point regarding leverage. Ford didn't even seem that excited to participate in RotJ and was probably bowled over by the offer given to him. It does feel like he's mailing it in at a few points during the movie. Conversely, Mark Hamill probably gave the best acting performance of his career. -----signature----- "Oh the pain" "What a disgrace" -Joe Benigno
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Darth-Davo Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 1/25 6:41pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	In all honesty I think Harrison Ford is a bit dismissive of Star Wars. I think he always acknowledges it kicked started his career. But he has also gone on record as saying he didn't like the experience of shooting the movies (hence his famous 'George, you can type this (beep) but you can't say it!' quote). I have seen him on one or two Star Wars documentaries, but most of the time he is absent from them, when Fisher, Hamill and co. are always on it. Also off the top of my head, I think he decided not to attend the 1997 special edition premiere. http://www.uk.imdb.com/news/ni0241688/ The problem with Star War's huge legacy is it's a double edged sword. On one hand it must be wonderful to have been part of a special project that brought pleasure to so many people over the years, and know your place in history is assured. But on the other it must be a huge pain when every day people want to talk to you and interview you about a movie you made 30 years ago. Look at Mark Hamill, no matter what he does people in the street to him will always say a) Hey it's luke Skywalker! and b) How did you not become a big film star after appearing in like the biggest movies ever! That's gotta irritate after a while.
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HanSolo29 Title: Fan Art Manager Registered: Apr '01	Date Posted: 1/25 6:53pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	MikeSweet posted: I'd have to go with Harrison Ford, and not solely for the star power previously noted, though that in itself is adequate. In the documentary "Empire of Dreams", Lucas mentions that Hamill and Fisher were both under contract to appear in the two sequels, while Ford was not. It's brought up during the part that focuses around whether or not Han should have been killed off in RotJ, sacrificing himself for the sake of the other characters, which was proposed by Ford himself. The lack of a binding obligation to appear in RotJ, along with his box office appeal, gave Ford leverage that almost certainly ensured a higher salary, if not MUCH higher. That's a very good point and I agree. He was pretty much done with Han Solo by this point in time and I'm guessing one of the things that drove him over the edge was the amount they were offering him for his return. So, yea, it was probably higher than Hamill's salary. -----signature----- "One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 One of Hammer's Angels Fly casual
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GrandAdmiral_Frank Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 1/25 6:54pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	I believe that Harrison acknowledges what the films did for him in terms of boosting his stardom but that's about it. You'll never see him at a convention sitting next to Peter Mayhew. I love the guy. I love his work. As for the question...I'd say Hammill got paid more. I think that that's generally how it is. -----signature----- Member of the Han Solo and Chewbacca FanClub Member of the TFF Winner of the PT Rewrite Challenge Four "Don't make me destroy you"-Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back
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Qui-Gon_Reborn Title: Qui-Gon's Personal SWC Modsaber Registered: Dec '08	Date Posted: 1/25 9:02pm Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	Darth-Davo posted: Mark Hamill is in the main role, but his star power was smaller Hamill could've done much better for himself as an actor, I think. He had the talent, the energy, the enthusiasm, and some even say he had the looks. But perhaps he didn't want to be a huge mega-star like Harrison, so he didn't go for it like he could. -----signature----- Twenty years ago, there was another Edward with a strange disposition and even stranger hair that the ladies swooned over. This Edward had scissors for hands, but he was much, much cooler. ------ I agree with Nat.
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Master_Starwalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '03	Date Posted: 1/26 12:34am Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	I have always wondered why Mark Hamill never became what Ford did. I'm sure an element of it is that Mark just didn't want it as much, but I'm sure a part of it is that Harrison was able to avoid being type-cast as Han Solo because he played Indy in-between Star Wars and Empire while Mark will be forever identified with Luke Skywalker. -----signature----- "Imaginary is the future. Always now, even eternity will be." - Yoda "We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves." - The 14th Dalai Lama
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DarthBoba Registered: Jun '00	Date Posted: 1/26 5:27am Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	Hamill went on to do what he liked. Harrison wound up getting typecast into action-hero roles. I'd say Hamill won that one. -----signature----- Only a Prime can defeat Vader and his Emperor.
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Master_Starwalker Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '03	Date Posted: 1/26 7:46am Subject: RE: ROTJ: Mark Hammill & Harrison Ford....Who got paid more???
	Oh, so would I. -----signature----- "Imaginary is the future. Always now, even eternity will be." - Yoda "We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves." - The 14th Dalai Lama
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