Star Wars · Film

The Empire Strikes Back 1980

The Rebel Alliance is scattered by an Imperial assault, and Luke begins his Jedi training under Yoda on Dagobah.

Runtime: 2h 04m
TMDB rating: ★ 8.4 19028 votes
Release date: 1980-05-20
Format: Film
Era: Original-trilogy

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Crew

Cast 20

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)
Kenneth Colley Admiral Piett
Julian Glover General Veers

Trailer

The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection Watch on YouTube

Synopsis

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.