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Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back Mark Hamill (left) as Luke Skywalker and David Prowse as Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back (1980), directed by Irvin Kershner.

May the Fourth Be with You

Fans of the Star Wars franchise celebrate their love of the saga on May 4.
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