The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

05/20/1980 (US) • 2h 4m

Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

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.

Top Billed Cast

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)


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Part of the Star Wars Collection

Includes Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000.00

Revenue

$538,400,000.00

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