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The Empire Strikes Back

“The Star Wars saga continues.”

★ 8.4 / 10 (19,082 votes)May 20, 1980124 minEN
AdventureActionScience Fiction

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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Movie facts

Release dateMay 20, 1980
StatusReleased
Runtime124 min
Rating★ 8.4 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$538,400,000
ProductionLucasfilm Ltd.
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Crew

Director

Irvin Kershner

Writers

Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

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Cast

Mark HamillMark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHarrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherCarrie FisherPrincess Leia
Billy Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
Anthony DanielsAnthony DanielsC-3PO
David ProwseDavid ProwseDarth Vader
Peter MayhewPeter MayhewChewbacca
Kenny BakerKenny BakerR2-D2
Frank OzFrank OzYoda (Voice)
Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy BullochJeremy BullochBoba Fett
Jason WingreenJason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)
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