Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Release Date: Wednesday, May 21, 1980

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Lawrence Kasdan, Gary Kurtz, Mark Hamill, George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Leigh Brackett

PG Action 2 hrs, 4 m

  • 4.7

94%

6%
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Plot

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Plot
Three years after the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader continues to pursue the Rebel Alliance. While the Empires tracks Han and Leia across the galaxy, Master Yoda trains Luke. Vader secretly sets a trap for Luke that will lead to a vicious confrontation and a shocking revelation.
Action Sci-Fi 3D Post-3D Sequel

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Top Cast

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  • Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill

    ... Luke Skywalker

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    ... Han Solo

    Captain America: Brave New World, Blade Runner 2049

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    ... Princess Leia

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Crew Behind the Film

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The film's writer Lawrence Kasdan last wrote Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Producer
Gary Kurtz
Production Company
Lucasfilm

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime
2 hrs, 4 m
Tagline
The Star Wars Saga Continues
Also known as
Not available
Language
English

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Release Dates

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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back was released in on Wednesday, May 21, 1980 .



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Sun., Oct. 24, 2010

  • Changed the US film release date from TBA to TBA 2014

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