Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

– The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns th..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 4 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Original Name:
The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Also known as The Empire Strikes Back

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Jun 1980

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Irvin Kershner

Writer:

Leigh Brackett (screenplay by), Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay by), George Lucas (story by)

Main Actors:

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams

Plot:

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi master's help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 21 wins & 19 nominations.

Gross profit:

$4,548,170

Production:

Twentieth Century Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
Metacritic:
82%