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The Empire Strikes Back

1980 • 2h4m • Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

Rating

8.4/10

Popularity

17

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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Director

Irvin Kershner

Screenplay

Lawrence Kasdan

Leigh Brackett

Cast

Mark Hamill

Harrison Ford

Carrie Fisher

Release date

5/20/1980

Status

Released

Budget

$18,000,000

Revenue

$538,400,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

18198