The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Star Wars saga continues.
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Action
Science Fiction
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Overview
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.
Status: Released
Release Date: 1980-05-20
Runtime: 2h 4m
Director: Irvin Kershner
Writer: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan
Top Cast
Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
David Prowse
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Kenny Baker
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch
Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
Official Videos
George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening
George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening
Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: The Legacy
Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: The Legacy
The Empire Strikes Back Receives a Special Award: 1981 Oscars
The Empire Strikes Back Receives a Special Award: 1981 Oscars
The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection
The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection
The Empire Strikes Back Wins Sound: 1981 Oscars
The Empire Strikes Back Wins Sound: 1981 Oscars
Leonard Maltin Interviews George Lucas, Part 2: The Empire Strikes Back
Leonard Maltin Interviews George Lucas, Part 2: The Empire Strikes Back
The Flight Through the Asteroids - A Storyboard Comparison
The Flight Through the Asteroids - A Storyboard Comparison
Theatrical Trailer #2
Theatrical Trailer #2
Teaser Trailer
Teaser Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
James Earl Jones On Playing Darth Vader
James Earl Jones On Playing Darth Vader
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