Return of the Jedi
Year: 1983
Runtime: 132 mins
Language: English
In a galaxy far, far away, Luke Skywalker leads the Rebellion on a daring operation to free his friend Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt’s captivity. Simultaneously, the Emperor prepares a second, more powerful Death Star, intent on crushing the Rebellion once and for all, setting the stage for a climactic showdown.
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