Films The Empire Strikes Back

Film • 1980 • Action Epic, Adventure Epic, Dark Fantasy, …

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 & Crew

Irvin KershnerDirector
Leigh BrackettScreenplay
Lawrence KasdanScreenplay
George LucasStory
Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia
Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
David ProwseDarth Vader
Peter MayhewChewbacca
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Frank OzYoda (Voice)
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
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Details

Status	Released
Release	May 20, 1980
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Action Epic Adventure Epic Dark Fantasy Dystopian Sci-Fi Epic Fantasy Epic Quest Sci-Fi Epic Space Sci-Fi Sword & Sorcery
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Reviews	Film review annual, 1981 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Internet Archive • archive.org ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’: THR’s 1980 Review Arthur Knight • hollywoodreporter.com The Times Archive thetimes.com • thetimes.com The Empire Strikes Back! TIME.com • content.time.com TV Guide, TV Listings, Streaming Services, Entertainment News and Celebrity News TVGuide.com • tvguide.com

Remakes

Title		Year	Avg.
	The Empire Strikes Back Uncut	2012	-
	The Empire Strikes Back	1980	89%

Collection

	Year	Avg.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens	2015	71.8%
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith	2005	74.6%
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones	2002	61.2%
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace	1999	61.8%
Star Wars: Droids	1985	76.5%
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor	1985	51.4%
Return of the Jedi	1983	84.3%
The Empire Strikes Back	1980	89%
Star Wars	1977	86.7%