Key Details
Release StatusReleased
Release Date1980-05-20
Languageen
Runtime2h 4m
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$538,400,000
Production
Lucasfilm Ltd.
8.4(18.9k)
•1980•2h 4mThe Empire Strikes Back
"The Star Wars saga continues."
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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79 credited
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