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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

2h 4m · 20 May 1980

The Star Wars saga continues.

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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.

Movie ID827
GenreAction, Adventure, Science Fiction
DirectorIrvin Kershner
Main castMark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker
Release date20 May 1980
Release year1980
LanguageEnglish
Duration124 min (2h 4m)
Rating8.4 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseLucasfilm Ltd.

Director: Irvin Kershner
Writers: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

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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 Kenobi Jeremy BullochBoba Fett Jason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited) John HollisLando's Aide Jack PurvisChief Ugnaught
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Kathryn MullenPerforming Assistant for Yoda Marjorie EatonEmperor (uncredited) Clive RevillEmperor (voice) Kenneth ColleyAdmiral Piett Julian GloverGeneral Veers

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