The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

  • PG
  • 05/17/1980 (US)
  • Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
  • 2h 4m

The Star Wars saga continues.

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.

Irvin Kershner

Director

Lawrence Kasdan

Screenplay

Leigh Brackett

Screenplay

George Lucas

Story

Cast

Mark Hamill's headshot

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford's headshot

Harrison Ford

Han Solo
Carrie Fisher's headshot

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams's headshot

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels's headshot

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO
David Prowse's headshot

David Prowse

Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew's headshot

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca
Kenny Baker's headshot

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

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