Irvin Kershner, Film Director, Dies At 87

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, New York Times
Mon, 11/29/2010 - 11:53am

Mr. Kershner’s “The Empire Strikes Back,” part of the “Star Wars” chronology, earned mixed reviews but, eventually, critical praise.

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