The Empire Strikes Back

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When it was released The Empire Strikes Back was the highly anticipated sequel to the biggest movie of all time. And it became widely known as the best Star Wars movie ever made. With creator George Lucas taking more of a back seat, and an even bigger push on special effects, does this film live up to its reputation? Join Arnie, Stuart, and Jakob to find out!

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The Empire Strikes Back

1980 PG 2h 4m

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.

Release Date

May 20, 1980

Director

Irvin Kershner

Writer

Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Stars

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness , Jeremy Bulloch, Jason Wingreen, John Hollis, Jack Purvis, Des Webb, Kathryn Mullen, Marjorie Eaton, Clive Revill, Kenneth Colley, Julian Glover, Michael Sheard, Michael Culver, John Dicks, Milton Johns, Mark Jones, Oliver Maguire, Robin Scobey, Bruce Boa, Christopher Malcolm, Denis Lawson, Richard Oldfield, John Morton, Ian Liston, John Ratzenberger, Jack McKenzie, Jerry Harte, Norman Chancer, Norwich Duff, Ray Hassett, Brigitte Kahn, Burnell Tucker, Bob Anderson, Lightning Bear, Richard Bonehill, John Cannon, Mark Capri, Martin Dew, Peter Diamond, Stuart Fell, Doug Robinson, Tony Smart, Alan Harris, James Earl Jones, Mac McDonald, Ralph McQuarrie, Ralph G. Morse, Terry Richards, Treat Williams, Shaun Curry, Alan Austen, Jim Dowdall, Tom Egeland, Alan Flyng, Trevor Butterfield, Mercedes Burleigh, Jane Busby, Maurice Bush, Tony Clarkin, Mike Edmonds, Walter Henry, Paul Jerricho, Joe Johnston, Steven Meek, Peter Roy, Stephanie English, Michael Leader, Egbert Sen, Elaine Alexander, Colin Hunt

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Producer

Gary Kurtz, Howard G. Kazanjian

Cinematography

Peter Suschitzky

Music

John Williams

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Budget

$18,000,000

External Links

IMDb | TMDB

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