The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back

1980
2h 4m
8.4

8.4/10

18,267 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Budget: $18,000,000

Revenue: $538,400,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 20, 1980
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0080684
Website Visit Site

Cast

Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse
David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker
Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz
Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jeremy Bulloch
Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Jason Wingreen
Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

Key Crew

Irvin Kershner
Director
Gary Kurtz
Producer
Leigh Brackett
Screenplay
Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay
George Lucas
Executive Producer
Howard G. Kazanjian
Producer