The Empire Strikes Back
“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.
8.4
1980
124 mins
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Scroll to CastEmpire Strikes Back (1980) Original Scope Theatrical Trailer [FTD-0160]
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The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection
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Theatrical Trailer #2
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George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening
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Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: The Legacy
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Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: Behind the Scenes
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Time Capsule
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The Empire Strikes Back Receives a Special Award: 1981 Oscars
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The Empire Strikes Back Wins Sound: 1981 Oscars
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Ben Burtt Interview: The Imperial Walkers
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Leonard Maltin Interviews George Lucas, Part 2: The Empire Strikes Back
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The Flight Through the Asteroids - A Storyboard Comparison
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Teaser Trailer
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The Empire Strikes Back 1981 re-release TV trailer #2
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The Empire Strikes Back 1981 re-release TV trailer
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The Empire Strikes Back 1980 TV trailer #2
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James Earl Jones On Playing Darth Vader
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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)