The Empire Strikes Back

May 20, 1980

2h 4m

★ 8.4

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.

Genres

Adventure

Action

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Lucasfilm Ltd.

The Empire Strikes Back Trailers

Cast

Luke Skywalker

Mark Hamill

Han Solo

Harrison Ford

Princess Leia

Carrie Fisher

Lando Calrissian

Billy Dee Williams

C-3PO

Anthony Daniels

Darth Vader

David Prowse

Chewbacca

Peter Mayhew

R2-D2

Kenny Baker

Yoda (Voice)

Frank Oz

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Alec Guinness

Boba Fett

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

Jason Wingreen

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