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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Film · 1980 · 124 min · PG · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction

The Star Wars saga continues.

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

Directed by Irvin Kershner

Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker

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In cinemas20 June 1980
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release4 April 1997
First release anywhere20 May 1980

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