The Empire Strikes Back
"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.
Release Date
May 20, 1980
Status
Released
Original Title
The Empire Strikes Back
Runtime
2h 4min
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538,400,000
Language
English
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