Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Original Title: The Empire Strikes Back

"The Adventure Continues..."

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Franchise Universe	Star Wars
Release Date	1980-05-21
Runtime	124 minutes
Universe Chronology	Step 5
Director	Irvin Kershner
Genres	Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Language	English

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