**Overrated **
An enjoyable film - just not as engaging as parts IV and VI. The argument t...
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.
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The Empire Strikes Back
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 20, 1980
Runtime
2h 4m
Genres
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
User Score
84%
Original Title
The Empire Strikes Back
Production Companies
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Director
Irvin Kershner
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538,400,000
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
Recommendations
Return of the Jedi
Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
The Chronicles of Riddick
Inception
Forrest Gump
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Fox and the Hound
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Schindler's List
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Fly
American History X
Reviews
A masterpiece of cinema. The film transcends the franchise, seamlessly combining elements of myth...
It's a dark time for the rebellion; and us the audience as well.
Luke, Leia and Han ar...
Fun, imaginative, iconic space adventure with a kick-axx cast
&q...
Terrific, again.
'The Empire Strikes Back' follows up on the greatness of...
So, I was almost 1 when this movie dropped and, well, it started the opening night tradition.
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I have reviewed this film before but I thought that it deserved an extra special mention. Yesterd...