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The Empire Strikes Back
“The Star Wars saga continues.”
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.
Release / first air1980-05-20
Original languageEN
GenresAdventure, Action, Science Fiction
DirectorIrvin Kershner
WriterLawrence Kasdan
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$538,400,000
ProductionLucasfilm Ltd.
Cast & Crew
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Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia
Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
David ProwseDarth Vader
Peter MayhewChewbacca
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Frank OzYoda (Voice)
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan KenobiPart of the Collection
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