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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

PG · 1980-05-20 · 2h 4m · EN
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The Star Wars saga continues.

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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Irvin KershnerDirector
Budget
$18M
Box office
$538.4M

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Mark HamillMark HamillLuke SkywalkerHarrison FordHarrison FordHan SoloCarrie FisherCarrie FisherPrincess LeiaBilly Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsLando CalrissianAnthony DanielsAnthony DanielsC-3PODavid ProwseDavid ProwseDarth VaderPeter MayhewPeter MayhewChewbaccaKenny BakerKenny BakerR2-D2Frank OzFrank OzYoda (Voice)Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessObi-Wan KenobiJeremy BullochJeremy BullochBoba FettJason WingreenJason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)

Keywords

SpacecraftSpace operaAndroidLightsaberJediRebellionThe forceStormtrooperSnow stormSpace battleSwampSpace colonyRebelAsteroidWookieJedi masterJedi trainingDroidSnowstormArtic

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Adventure · Science FictionTheme affinitySpacecraft · Space Opera · AndroidVisual styleSpacecraft · Space Opera · Space BattlePacingActionDirector preference58631Actor preference8087 · 8178 · 8086

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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.

How long is The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back has a runtime of 124 minutes.

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