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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

The Star Wars saga continues.

  • May 20, 1980
  • 2h 4m
  • PG

8.4/10

TMDB user score
19,066 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 adventure and action film directed by Irvin Kershner. Its leading cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. It runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. It belongs to the Star Wars Collection.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 4 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
8.4/10 from 19,066 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Kathryn Mullen Performing Assistant for Yoda
  • Marjorie Eaton Emperor (uncredited)
  • Clive Revill Emperor (voice)

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