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STAR WARS EPISODE V:
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
Monday, January 15
6:00
U.S., 1980
Directed by Irvin Kershner
Story by George Lucas, screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Approx. 124 min. DCP.
“Smashing sequel to STAR WARS manages to top the original in its embellishment of leading characters' personalities, truly dazzling special effects (which earned a special Oscar) and nonstop spirit of adventure and excitement. Story threads include a blossoming romance between Han Solo and Princess Leia, the cosmic education of Luke Skywalker (by the mystical Yoda), an uneasy alliance with opportunistic Lando Calrissian, and a startling revelation from Darth Vader.” – Leonard Maltin
Reviews
“...the best of three STAR WARS films, and the most thought-provoking.”
– Roger Ebert