The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Directed by Irvin Kershner

2h 4m

Adventure

| Action

| Science Fiction

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.

Cast

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Crew

Lawrence Kasdan

Lawrence Kasdan

Screenplay

George Lucas

George Lucas

Executive Producer

Leigh Brackett

Leigh Brackett

Screenplay

George Lucas

George Lucas

Story

John Williams

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Irvin Kershner

Irvin Kershner

Director

Gary Kurtz

Gary Kurtz

Producer

Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson

Special Effects

Robert Elswit

Robert Elswit

Visual Effects Lineup

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