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The Empire Strikes Back

Genres

Adventure , Action , Science Fiction

Duration

124 min

Director

Irvin Kershner

Rating

8.4

Release Date

May 20, 1980

The Empire Strikes Back

Original title: The Empire Strikes Back

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Disney Plus

Synopsis

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.