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The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars saga continues.

1980 · PG · 2h 4m

Directed by Irvin Kershner

8.4

TMDB audience score
19,074 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • 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)

  • John Hollis
    Lando's Aide

  • Jack Purvis
    Chief Ugnaught

  • Des Webb
    Snow Creature

  • Kathryn Mullen
    Performing Assistant for Yoda

  • Marjorie Eaton
    Emperor (uncredited)

  • Clive Revill
    Emperor (voice)