The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Directed by Irvin Kershner
🎬 The Stump Report: as a Plot Hole daily this film stumped 31% of 251 players — difficulty rated Hard, harder than 76% of every film we've run.
💰 Earned $538.4M on a $18M budget — a 30× return.
🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 27 wins & 21 nominations total.
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