Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Threatrical Jun 20, 1980 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Adventure | Runtime 2h 04m
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.73/10
IMDB: ☆ 8.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.2/10
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After the rebels have been brutally overpowered by the Empire on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker takes advanced Jedi training with Master Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke.
Tagline: The Adventure Continues...
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1980 (more 1980 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 124 minutes / Directors: Irvin Kershner
Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 20, 1980Box Office: $292,753,960
Awards: 27
Nominations: 21
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 20, 1980
Writers: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Producers: Jim Bloom, Howard G. Kazanjian, Gary Kurtz, George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Robert Watts
Editors: T.M. Christopher, Paul Hirsch, George Lucas, Marcia Lucas
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Cast (Click to Expand)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ... | Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi |
| Jeremy Bulloch | ... | Boba Fett |
| John Hollis | ... | Lobot, Lando''s Aide |
| Jack Purvis | ... | Chief Ugnaught |
| Des Webb | ... | Snow Creature |
| Clive Revill | ... | Emperor (voice) |
| Kenneth Colley | ... | Admiral Piett |
| Julian Glover | ... | General Veers |
| Michael Sheard | ... | Admiral Ozzel |
| Michael Culver | ... | Captain Needa |
| John Dicks | ... | Imperial Officer |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Mark Hamill (b. September 25, 1951) – Luke Skywalker
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: ? | Mark Hamil | Mark | William M. Patrick | Patrick Williams - Harrison Ford (b. July 13, 1942) – Han Solo
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jethro the Bus Driver | Harrison J. Ford - Carrie Fisher, as Princess Leia, passed away at age 60 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m) - Billy Dee Williams (b. April 6, 1937) – Lando Calrissian
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Anthony Daniels (b. February 21, 1946) – C-3PO
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - David Prowse, as Darth Vader, passed away at age 85 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 6" (1.98 m)
Also known as: Dave Prowse MBE | Dave Prowse | David and Norma Prowse | Darth Vader - Peter Mayhew, as Chewbacca, passed away at age 74 in Boyd, Texas, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 7' 3" (2.21 m)
Also known as: Chewbacca - Kenny Baker, as R2-D2, passed away at age 81 in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 3' 8" (1.12 m)
Also known as: Ken Baker | The Mini Tones | R2D2 - Frank Oz (b. May 25, 1944) – Yoda (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Fozzie Bear | Jim Henson's Muppets | The Muppets | Derek DelGaudio & Frank Oz | Frank Oznowicz | Miss Piggy - Alec Guinness, as Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi, passed away at age 86 in Midhurst, Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Alec Guiness | Mr. Alec Guinness | Sir Alec Guinness | Mystery Guest Star - Jeremy Bulloch (b. February 16, 1945) – Boba Fett
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jeremy Bullock | The Five Fetts - John Hollis, as Lobot, Lando''s Aide, passed away at age 77 in Richmond upon Thames, London, England, UK.
Sign: Scorpio - Jack Purvis, as Chief Ugnaught, passed away at age 60 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 4' 1" (1.24 m)
Also known as: The Mini Tones | Jackie Purves | Jackie Purvis - Des Webb – Snow Creature
- Clive Revill (b. April 18, 1930) – Emperor (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Clive Revel
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