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Though directed by Jim and Ken Wheat, the story was conceived by George Lucas.

While the first film was a whimsical fairy tale, The Battle for Endor begins with a shocking tone shift. The family of the young protagonist, Cindel Towani, is killed in the opening minutes during a brutal raid by "Marauders" led by King Terak and the witch Charal. _cb01_gold_Il_ritorno_degli_Ewoks_1985

After years of being difficult to find, the film was officially added to Disney+ in April 2021 as part of the "Star Wars Vintage" collection. Why the "CB01 Gold" Label? Though directed by Jim and Ken Wheat, the

Cindel escapes with Wicket and meets Noa Briqualon (played by Wilford Brimley), a cranky hermit who has also been stranded on Endor for years. After years of being difficult to find, the

Released as a television movie sequel to Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure , it remains one of the most unique—and surprisingly dark—entries in the Star Wars franchise.