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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
1980 saw the continuation of the Skywalker Saga with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Although this was the second film in the Star Wars series itself, it would end up being the fifth film chronologically in the Skywalker Saga itself. Created by George Lucas and directed by Irvin Kershner, this sequel sees Darth Vader attempting to locate the Rebel Alliance after they destroyed the Death Star.
- Release Date:
- May 21, 1980
- Director:
- Irvin Kershner
- Cast:
- Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Frank Oz
- Rating:
- pg
- Runtime:
- 124 minutes
- Writers:
- George Lucas
- Budget:
- 30.5 million
- Studio(s):
- 20th Century
- Distributor(s):
- 20th Century
- Sequel(s):
- Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- prequel(s):
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
- Franchise(s):
- Star Wars
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