The Empire Strikes Back
Directed by Irvin Kershner
The Star Wars saga continues.
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.
Duration
2h 4m
Released
May 20, 1980
Revenue
$538,400,000
Cast79
Part ofThe Star Wars Collection
Includes Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002), Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), and Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).
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