Quick facts
- Released
- May 20, 1980
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Rating
- PG
- Budget
- $18.0M
- Box office
- $538.4M
- IMDb
- tt0080684
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
Cast
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Frank Oz
Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John Hollis
Lando's Aide
Jack Purvis
Chief Ugnaught
Des Webb
Snow Creature
Kathryn Mullen
Performing Assistant for Yoda
Marjorie Eaton
Emperor (uncredited)
Clive Revill
Emperor (voice)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Empire Strikes Back about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Empire Strikes Back?
- The Empire Strikes Back was directed by Irvin Kershner.
- Who stars in The Empire Strikes Back?
- The Empire Strikes Back stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams.
- When was The Empire Strikes Back released?
- The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 adventure, action, science fiction film.
- Where can I watch The Empire Strikes Back?
- You can watch The Empire Strikes Back with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.