Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
A grand, darker space adventure that balances thrilling action with quiet character moments and a sense of looming danger.
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Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
A grand, tragic descent into darkness, with sweeping battles and emotional weight that lingers.
About 2005 film directed by George Lucas
Genres fantasy, action, adventure, space opera, science fiction, epic, dystopian
Directed by George Lucas
Written by George Lucas
Starring Natalie Portman, George Lucas, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, James Earl Jones, Frank Oz
Music John Williams
Runtime 140 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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