The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
May 20, 1980
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
2h 4m
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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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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Luke Skywalker Mark Hamill
- Han Solo Harrison Ford
- Princess Leia Carrie Fisher
- Lando Calrissian Billy Dee Williams
- C-3PO Anthony Daniels
- Darth Vader David Prowse
- Chewbacca Peter Mayhew
- R2-D2 Kenny Baker
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Keywords
- rebellion
- android
- spacecraft
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- rebel
- space battle
- snowstorm
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- swamp
- space opera
- nostalgic
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