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- Overall Score: ☆ 8.73/10
IMDB: ☆ 8.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.2/10
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Movie Information:
- Directors:
- Irvin Kershner
- Stars:
- Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels … (full cast)
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