1980
8.4 (17444 votes)
2h 4m
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Genres
Adventure
Action
Science Fiction
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
The Empire Strikes Back
The Star Wars saga continues.
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett
Story: George Lucas
Director: Irvin Kershner
Producer: Gary Kurtz, Howard G. Kazanjian
Director of Photography: Peter Suschitzky
Top Cast
Videos
The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection
Theatrical Trailer #2
