Movie·1980·2h 4m
The Empire Strikes Back
The Star Wars saga continues.
Directed By
Irvin Kershner
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan
Producer
Gary Kurtz, George Lucas
Cinematography
Peter Suschitzky
Music
John Williams
Editor
Marcia Lucas
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Gary Kurtz
Producer
Leigh Brackett
Screenplay
Irvin Kershner
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay
John Williams
Original Music Composer
George Lucas
Executive Producer, Story
Marcia Lucas
Editor
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Howard G. Kazanjian
Producer
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