The Empire Strikes Back

1980·2h 4m·Adventure·Action·Science Fiction

The Empire Strikes Back

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The Star Wars saga continues.

Directed by Irvin Kershner

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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.

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

Crew

Director

Irvin Kershner

Director of Photography

Peter Suschitzky

Music

John Williams

Editor

Marcia Lucas

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StatusReleasedRelease Date1980-05-20Runtime2h 4mLanguageENBudget$18.0MRevenue$538.4M

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