The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980

Movie Information

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.

Release Date

May 20, 1980

Director

Irvin Kershner

Runtime

2h 4m

Cast

Mark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherBilly Dee WilliamsAnthony DanielsDavid ProwsePeter MayhewKenny BakerFrank OzAlec Guinness

Production

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Genres

AdventureActionScience Fiction

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