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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
PG
Sci-Fi
Action
Adventure
Fantasy

After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.

Release Date
May 25, 1983
Director
Richard Marquand
Runtime
131 minutes
Writers
Lawrence Kasdan , George Lucas

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