The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back 1980

The Star Wars saga continues.

8.4 HD Movie 2h 4m 1980-05-20 Released

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.

Storyline

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.

Original title The Empire Strikes Back
Release Date 1980-05-20
Runtime 2h 4m
Status Released
Director Irvin Kershner
Budget $18,000,000
Revenue $538,400,000
Production Lucasfilm Ltd.
Language English
Country United States of America