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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know
The Star Wars Saga Continues
The Star Wars Saga Continues
Release Date: Wednesday, May 21, 1980
Director: Irvin Kershner
Starring: Mark Hamill • Harrison Ford • Carrie Fisher
PG Action 2 hrs, 4 m
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The film's writer Lawrence Kasdan last penned Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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