The Empire Strikes Back
“The Star Wars saga continues.”
8.4(17,995 votes)
May 20, 1980
2h 4m
Overview
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.
Director
Irvin KershnerWriters
Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538,400,000
