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Who plays Palpatine in Empire?

Discussion in 'Classic Trilogy' started by QuiGonHrafn, May 21, 2003.

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  1. QuiGonHrafn

    QuiGonHrafn Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    Who is the actor portraying Emperor Palpatine in Empire Strikes Back? All that is stated is that Clive Revill is the voice of the Emperor. But who is the man behind the face of Palpatine? I once thought it looked an awful lot like Alec Guinnes (in his younger days) but surely we would have heard if he played the role. So who is it? Guinnes, Revill or isn't it known?
     
    QuiGonHrafn, May 21, 2003
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  2. Jedi_Master201

    Jedi_Master201 Jedi Knight star 5

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    It was an old woman, whose eyes were cut out of the picture and replaced with chimp eyes.


     
    Jedi_Master201, May 21, 2003
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  3. lorn_zahl

    lorn_zahl Jedi Master star 4

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    this thread has been slain.
     
    lorn_zahl, May 21, 2003
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  4. Master Salty

    Master Salty Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    The Emperor first appeared on film in The Empire Strikes Back. He was played by an old woman wearing prosthetic makeup, with chimpanzee eyes superimposed in post-production into darkened eye sockets in order to create a truly unsettling image. Palpatine's voice was provided by Clive Revill for Empire. For Jedi and all subsequent films, Palpatine was played by actor Ian McDiarmid.

    I've looked everywhere for the woman's name. I'm sure people know but for some reason they aren't talking.
     
    Master Salty, May 21, 2003
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  5. DARTH_CHINA

    DARTH_CHINA Jedi Master star 5

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    Let's all pray that this scene will be altered for the DVD release!

    Ian McDiarmid is the one & only Palpatine.
     
    DARTH_CHINA, May 21, 2003
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  6. RogueWompRat

    RogueWompRat Jedi Youngling star 4

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    I think Palps had a cold that day, and thats why he's different.
     
    RogueWompRat, May 21, 2003
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  7. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I hope they don't change it- sure it'd be nice to have Ian as Palps again for visual continuity, but they aren't that far different from one another, and I just can't see Ian being able to make that scene any better (if it's not broke...) as Clive's voice just had that great ominous, powerful tone to it that just made that scene.
     
    The2ndQuest , May 21, 2003
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