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Dominican Rep. Star Wars. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Original title
- Star Wars. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Backaka
- AKA
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- Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
- Year
- 1980
- Running time
- 124 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Frank Oz
Billy Dee Williams
David Prowse
Alec Guinness
Anthony Daniels
Kenny Baker
Peter Mayhew
Jeremy Bulloch
Kenneth Colley
Bruce Boa- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
Lucasfilm. Distributor: 20th Century Fox- Genre
- Sci-Fi. Adventure | Space Adventure. Sequel. Cult movie. Star Wars
- Movie Groups
- Star Wars (Movies)
- Synopsis
- The Empire Strikes Back - Three years later Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin. In the midst of a fierce lightsaber duel with the Sith Lord, Luke faces a startling revelation...
- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1980: 2 Academy Awards: Best Sound, Visual Effects (Special Award). 3 Nominations1980: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Motion Picture Score1980: BAFTA Awards: Best Music. 3 nominations1980: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Comedy Screenplay1981: Hugo Awards: Best Dramatic Presentation.
- Critics' reviews
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"It balances bloodshed with charm, spectacle with childlike glee. It's a near flawless movie of its kind"
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