Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
After the Empire overpowers the Rebel Alliance, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda. At the same time, Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett pursue his friends across the galaxy.
DistributorTwentieth Century Fox
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Opening$4,910,483
126 theaters
126 theaters
Budget$18,000,000
Release Date
(Wide)May 21, 1980 (Jun 20, 1980)
MPAAPG
Running Time2 hr 4 min
GenresAction
Adventure
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
In Release225 days/32 weeks
Widest Release1,278 theaters
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