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George Lucas To Present ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Screening To Launch 16th TCM Classic Film Festival


Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the second film in the initial Star Wars trilogy, will open the 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival on April 24.

Celebrating its 45th Anniversary, the gala presentation and opening night launches a weekend fest showcasing exclusive programming themed around “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” The film stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, and Frank Oz. THE FABULOUS BAKER BOYS (1989) – with Michelle PfeifferTHE RITZ (1976) – with Rita MorenoBABE (1995) – with James CromwellTHE LADY EVE (1941) – with Bill HaderCINDERELLA (1950) – with Mario Cantone and Leonard MaltinAPOCALYPSE NOW (1978) – in 70mmDAISY KENYON (1947) – nitrate printSPIRITED AWAY (2001)MOTHRA (1961)EARTH VS.

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