The Empire Strikes Back

Movie
TitleThe Empire Strikes Back
User score

8.4

Release dateMay 20, 1980
GenreAdventure, Action, Science Fiction
DirectorIrvin Kershner
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesLucasfilm Ltd.
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$538,400,000
Run time124 min.

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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