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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Full Review
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Full Review

"The Star Wars saga continues."

Overview

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master's help will Luke survive when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

Quick Facts

Release Date18 Jun 1980
Runtime124 min
RatedPG
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Budget$18M
Box Office$538M

Direction

Irvin Kershner
Irvin Kershner

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is directed by Irvin Kershner. The film has received recognition: Won 1 Oscar. 27 wins & 21 nominations total.

Writers

Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett

Cast

Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
David Prowse
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Kenny Baker
Kenny Baker
R2-D2

Ratings & Reception

The film has been critically acclaimed with an IMDb rating of 8.7/10 based on 1,495,152 votes.

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Where to Watch

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