The Empire Strikes Back
Overview
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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Won 1 Oscar. 27 wins & 21 nominations total
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"The Star Wars saga continues."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538,400,000
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Cast & Crew
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Cast
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Frank Oz
Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
Crew
Irvin Kershner
Director
Directing
Gary Kurtz
Producer
Production
Leigh Brackett
Screenplay
Writing
Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay
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John Williams
Original Music Composer
Sound
George Lucas
Story
Writing
George Lucas
Executive Producer
Production
Peter Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Camera
Howard G. Kazanjian
Producer
Production
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