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Richard Chew is an American film editor who won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on the 1977 science fiction classic 'Star Wars.' He joined the film during post-production alongside editors Paul Hirsch and Marcia Lucas to help restructure and salvage the original cut. Chew's additional notable editing credits include the 1983 comedy 'Risky Business' and the 1996 musical film 'That Thing You Do!' His career spans several decades, primarily focusing on character-driven dramas and mainstream Hollywood features.
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Which Star Wars film won Richard Chew an Academy Award?
Richard Chew shared the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Star Wars, released in 1977. He worked with Paul Hirsch and Marcia Lucas on the film's final structure.
Who were Richard Chew's co-editors on Star Wars?
Richard Chew edited Star Wars alongside Paul Hirsch and Marcia Lucas. The three editors helped turn extensive effects footage and character scenes into the 1977 space opera.
What did Richard Chew contribute during Star Wars post-production?
Chew joined the post-production team while the film was being restructured. His work helped clarify the story, build momentum, and connect the space battles with Luke Skywalker's character arc.
What other kind of films is Richard Chew known for editing?
Richard Chew has worked across science fiction, drama, and mainstream American cinema. His Star Wars credit is his most famous editing achievement, but his career was not limited to one genre.
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