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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

1980 • 124 min

Bronze Age (1970-1988)

5(1)

Synopsis

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

Writers: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Producers: Gary Kurtz, Howard G. Kazanjian

Composer: John Williams

Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.

Budget: $18M

Box Office: $538M

Cast

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness

Rating Distribution

1 (100%)

Ratings grouped (e.g., "5" includes 4.5-5 ratings)