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Film · 0 connectionsThe Empire Strikes Back (1980)
- Action
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
- 124 min
- 12 age guide
- ★ 8.4/10 from 18,924 ratings
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 byIrvin Kershner
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