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The Empire Strikes Back

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

The Star Wars saga continues.

IMDb
8.7
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
82

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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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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)

John Hollis

John Hollis

Lando's Aide

Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis

Chief Ugnaught

Des Webb

Snow Creature

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Performing Assistant for Yoda

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
May 20, 1980
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
2h 4m
Rated
PG
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538,400,000
Genres
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

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