About Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Directed by Irvin Kershner, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is a 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm movie based on a screenplay by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett.

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Release Date

Official release date for Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back: May 21st, 1980

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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Plot

In this "Star Wars" sequel, the battle to save the galaxy from the evil Darth Vader rages on. Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca are tested in a devastating attack by the Imperial army and its AT-AT walkers. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker seeks out the ancient Yoda to learn the secrets of the Jedi... secrets Luke will need when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him in a destiny-defining duel with Darth Vader.

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Cast

Mark Hamill
Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Alec Guinness
Anthony Daniels
Kenny Baker
Peter Mayhew
David Prowse
Frank Oz
James Earl Jones
Billy Dee Williams
Larry Ward
Jeremy Bulloch
John Hollis
Jack Purvis
Kenneth Colley
Julian Glover
Michael Sheard
Michael Culver

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