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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

May 20, 1980 · 124 min · · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

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.

Director: Irvin Kershner
Writers: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Cast


Crew

  • Director: Irvin Kershner
  • Producer: Gary Kurtz
  • Screenplay: Leigh Brackett
  • Screenplay: Lawrence Kasdan
  • Original Music Composer: John Williams
  • Special Effects: Brian Johnson
  • Story: George Lucas
  • Executive Producer: George Lucas
  • Visual Effects Lineup: Robert Elswit
  • Editor: Marcia Lucas
  • Propmaker: Bill Hargreaves
  • Stand In: Stephen Calcutt

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