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The Empire Strikes Back

“The Star Wars saga continues.”

19802h 4mAdventure · Action · Science Fiction

Released

May 20, 1980

8.4

TMDB Score

84% match · 19,039 votes

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About the Movie

The Empire Strikes Back poster

AdventureActionScience Fiction

Synopsis

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

DirectorIrvin Kershner

Released: May 20, 1980
Runtime: 2h 4m
Status: Released
Original language: English
Budget: $18.0M
Box office: $538.4M
Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.

Top Billed Cast

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

John Hollis

Lando's Aide

Jack Purvis

Chief Ugnaught

DW

Des Webb

Snow Creature

Kathryn Mullen

Performing Assistant for Yoda

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