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The Empire Strikes Back(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-05-20
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17497 Votes
Time: 2h 4m
The Star Wars saga continues.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $18,000,000.00
Revenue: $538,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Empire Strikes Back
Top 10 Billed 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
Video Trailer The Empire Strikes Back
Video: The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection
The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection
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Ben Burtt Interview: The Imperial Walkers
Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: Behind the Scenes
Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: The Legacy
George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening
James Earl Jones On Playing Darth Vader
Leonard Maltin Interviews George Lucas, Part 2: The Empire Strikes Back
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