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Year: 1983
Runtime: 134 min
Language: English
Director: Richard Marquand
As the Millennium Falcon outruns the Galactic Empire's tyranny, unlikely heroes from across the galaxy rise up in defiance. Han Solo and Leia are rescued from Jabba the Hutt's clutches by Luke Skywalker, who then returns to Yoda for crucial Jedi training. Can Luke overcome his limitations and confront Darth Vader, or will the dark side prevail?
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