The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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Released:
1980-05-20

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.

Director:
Irvin Kershner

Runtime:
2h 4min

Genre:
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

  • Cast:
  • Mark Hamill
    as
    Luke Skywalker
  • Harrison Ford
    as
    Han Solo
  • Carrie Fisher
    as
    Princess Leia
  • Billy Dee Williams
    as
    Lando Calrissian
  • Anthony Daniels
    as
    C-3PO