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DirectorIrvin Kershner

Runtime2h 4m · PG

GenresAction · Adventure · Science-fiction

Release1980-05-20

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Film

The Empire Strikes Back

Name: The Empire Strikes Back
Released: 1980-05-20

1980· PG· 2h 4m· Action· Adventure· Science-fiction

“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.

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Cast & Characters

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Key Crew

DirectorIrvin Kershner

ScreenplayLawrence Kasdan

ProducerGary Kurtz

Director of PhotographyPeter Suschitzky

Original Music ComposerJohn Williams

EditorMarcia Lucas

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Details

Released1980-05-20

Runtime2h 4m · PG

StatusReleased

StudiosLucasfilm Ltd.

Budget$18M

Box office$538M

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Rating8.4/10 · 18549 votes

Original languageen

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