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The Empire Strikes Back

Name: The Empire Strikes Back
Genre: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1980-05-20
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels

The Star Wars saga continues.

1980 2h 4m 8.4 rated 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.

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Starring

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

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Director

Irvin Kershner

Studios

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Release

1980-05-20

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The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 movie in the Adventure, Action, Science Fiction space directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.