The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 adventure movie directed by Irvin Kershner, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
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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What is The Empire Strikes Back about?
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.
When was The Empire Strikes Back released?
The Empire Strikes Back was released on 20 May 1980.
How long is The Empire Strikes Back?
The Empire Strikes Back runs 2h 4m.
Who made The Empire Strikes Back?
The Empire Strikes Back was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back?
The Empire Strikes Back is available on AMC, AMC+, DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Philo and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Empire Strikes Back
Stream: AMC, AMC+, DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Philo, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
Buy: Amazon, Fandango at Home, Google Play
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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)
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