The Empire Strikes Back
The Star Wars saga continues.
May 20, 1980 · 2h 4m · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
⭐ 8.4· 18,189 votes
Director Irvin Kershner
Writer Leigh Brackett
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Part of the Star Wars Collection
Star Wars
May 25, 1977
The Empire Strikes Back
May 20, 1980
Return of the Jedi
May 25, 1983
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
May 19, 1999
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
May 15, 2002
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
May 17, 2005
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Dec 15, 2015
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Dec 13, 2017
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Dec 18, 2019
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
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Frank Oz
Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John Hollis
Lando's Aide
Jack Purvis
Chief Ugnaught
Des Webb
Snow Creature
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