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The Empire Strikes Back

PG19802h 4mIrvin Kershner
IMDb 8.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 82

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"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.

AdventureActionScience Fiction
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Empire Strikes Back (1980) about?

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.

Who stars in The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back stars Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO). The film was directed by Irvin Kershner.

How long is The Empire Strikes Back?

The Empire Strikes Back has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is The Empire Strikes Back worth watching?

The Empire Strikes Back holds an IMDb rating of 8.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Adventure, Action, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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