Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Summary: After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Release Date: May 21, 1980
Director:
Irvin Kershner
Runtime: 2 h 04 min
MPAA: PG
Movie budget: $ 18,000,000
Domestic: $ 292,753,960
International: $ 245,621,107
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