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Luke Skywalker and his loyal band team up to do battle with Empire's forces who decide to enact revenge. Yet, Luke is empowered by the Jedi master Yoda in learning to master the "Force", something he will need when he meets Darth Vader in a startling confrontation.
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| Also Known As: |
Star Wars Special Edition: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars, Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Sequel |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 4 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 21, 1980 Nationwide; February 21, 1997 Re-release |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for sci-fi action violence. |
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| Distributors: |
20th Century Fox
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| Production Co.: |
Lucasfilm, Ltd.
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$290,272,072 |
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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