The Empire Strikes Back (1980) movie poster
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The Empire Strikes Back

AdventureActionScience Fiction

Directed by Irvin Kershner

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 droid…

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Mark Hamill
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Harrison Ford
Han Solo
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Carrie Fisher
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Billy Dee Williams
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Anthony Daniels
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David Prowse
Darth Vader

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