Watch The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Official Trailer
The Star Wars saga continues.
8.4 / 10 IMDb May 20, 1980 2h 4m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Release Date
May 20, 1980
Genre
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Status
Released
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538,400,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Mark Hamill
as Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
as Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
as Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
as C-3PO
David Prowse
as Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew
as Chewbacca
Kenny Baker
as R2-D2
Frank Oz
as Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinness
as Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch
as Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen
as Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John Hollis
as Lando's Aide
Jack Purvis
as Chief Ugnaught
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Des Webb
as Snow Creature
Kathryn Mullen
as Performing Assistant for Yoda
Marjorie Eaton
as Emperor (uncredited)
Clive Revill
as Emperor (voice)
Kenneth Colley
as Admiral Piett
Julian Glover
as General Veers
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.The Empire Strikes Back Official Trailer 1980
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