The Empire Strikes Back poster

The Star Wars saga continues.

The Empire Strikes Back

8.419802h 4mPG

AdventureActionScience 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.

Directed by Irvin Kershner

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CAST

The people behind the story

Mark Hamill

Mark HamillLuke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Harrison FordHan Solo

Carrie Fisher

Carrie FisherPrincess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

Anthony DanielsC-3PO

David Prowse

David ProwseDarth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Peter MayhewChewbacca

Kenny Baker

Kenny BakerR2-D2