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MOVIE · 1980 · 2h 4m

The Empire Strikes Back

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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.

ActionAdventureScience Fiction

Directed by Irvin Kershner

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RUNTIME2h 4m124 minutes
TMDB RATING8.4 / 1019,012 votes
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Released
May 20, 1980
Original title
The Empire Strikes Back
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Cast & filmmakers

DirectorIrvin Kershner

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

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