"The Star Wars saga continues."
The Empire Strikes Back
Movie1980•2sa 4dk•star8.4(18,602)•trending_up21
AdventureActionScience Fiction
Director:Irvin Kershner
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.
Collection
Star Wars Collection
Details
StatusReleased
Release DateMay 20, 1980
Release Dates
Austria:
Theatrical - Dec 11, 1980 (12)
Australia:
Theatrical - May 21, 1980 (PG)
Bulgaria:
Theatrical - Dec 6, 1985 (B)
Brazil:
Theatrical - May 21, 1980 (L)
Canada:
Theatrical - May 21, 1980 (PG)
Runtime2sa 4dk
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$538,400,000
Profit$520,400,000
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
Keywords
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Videos
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George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening
Featurette
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Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: The Legacy
Featurette
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Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
![Empire Strikes Back (1980) Original Scope Theatrical Trailer [FTD-0160]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.youtube.com%2Fvi%2Fe0QkbuRaEDc%2Fmqdefault.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
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Empire Strikes Back (1980) Original Scope Theatrical Trailer [FTD-0160]
Trailer
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Time Capsule
Behind the Scenes
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The Empire Strikes Back Receives a Special Award: 1981 Oscars
Featurette
Cast
Featured 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
Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
