

The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Movie · 2h 4m · PG
AdventureActionScience 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.
Ratings
IMDb
8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
82/100
Key crew
- Lawrence KasdanScreenplay
- Leigh BrackettScreenplay
- John WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- Irvin KershnerDirector
Cast
- 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 Kenobi
- Jeremy BullochBoba Fett
- Jason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)
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Themes
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