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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Director: Irvin Kershner
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From Time Out Film Guide
Familiarity breeds content; from the corny 'droids to the tired and emotional Wookie, the events, recognitions and revelations of the sequel have the rhythm of Soap in 70 mm - and we love it, it makes us better people. As it appears that the plot is now infinitely extendable, a li'l oedipal confidence works in; there's more passion, more pain and more riddles in this family plot. With a goddam muppet as its spiritual guide, 'Star Wars: Episode V' is an impressive indulgence in Hollywood style for the TV generation.Author: RP
Cast & crew
Director: Irvin Kershner
Producer: Gary Kurtz
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Alec Guinness full cast
Genre(s): Science Fiction
Duration: 124 mins
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