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Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi Cut A Darth Vader Force-Choking Scene
By JEREMY SMITH
Force-choking was such a winning bit of galactic business that fans rightly expected to see more of the diabolical practice in 1983's trilogy "Return of the Jedi."
However, director George Lucas failed to give moviegoers what they wanted, the franchise's third installment quickly got dinged as the weakest entry in the series.
According to 2003’s "The Ultimate Return of the Jedi Guide" (published for the film's 20th anniversary), there was a scene in which Darth Vader was forced to choke some fools.
The cut scene occurs when two royal guards block Lord Vader from entering the Emperor's throne room. This has Vader miffed, who then deprives the guards of the ability to breathe.
Without explanation, it was removed but given the Force-choking on display in "Revenge of the Sith," one can only conclude that Lucas grievously regretted the omission.