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The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars saga continues.

  • Movie
  • 1980
  • PG
  • 2h 4m

Directed by Irvin Kershner

8.4

TMDB audience rating
8.4 out of 10 from 19,085 votes

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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.

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Play trailer: The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection

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Cast and crew

  • Mark Hamill

    Mark HamillLuke Skywalker

  • Harrison Ford

    Harrison FordHan Solo

  • Carrie Fisher

    Carrie FisherPrincess Leia

  • Billy Dee Williams

    Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian

  • Anthony Daniels

    Anthony DanielsC-3PO

  • David Prowse

    David ProwseDarth Vader

  • Peter Mayhew

    Peter MayhewChewbacca

  • Kenny Baker

    Kenny BakerR2-D2

  • Frank Oz

    Frank OzYoda (Voice)

  • Alec Guinness

    Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi

  • Jeremy Bulloch

    Jeremy BullochBoba Fett

  • Jason Wingreen

    Jason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)

  • John Hollis

    John HollisLando's Aide

  • Jack Purvis

    Jack PurvisChief Ugnaught

  • Des WebbSnow Creature

  • Kathryn Mullen

    Kathryn MullenPerforming Assistant for Yoda

  • Marjorie Eaton

    Marjorie EatonEmperor (uncredited)

  • Clive Revill

    Clive RevillEmperor (voice)

Director
Irvin Kershner
Writer
Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas
Music
John Williams
Cinematography
Peter Suschitzky