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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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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