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Feature film — 1980

The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

8.42h 4mAdventure — Action — Science Fiction

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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Director: Irvin Kershner

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Cast & crew

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford as Han Solo

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels as C-3PO

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse as Darth Vader

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker as R2-D2

Kenny Baker

R2-D2

Frank Oz as Yoda (Voice)

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett

Jeremy Bulloch

Boba Fett

Jason Wingreen as Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

Jason Wingreen

Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

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