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The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas.
- $538–549 million
- John Williams
- $30.5 million
- Gary Kurtz
Jun 18, 1980 · The second installment of the original Star Wars trilogy, featuring Luke Skywalker's Jedi training, Han Solo's rescue, and the Empire's pursuit. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic sci-fi adventure.
- Irvin Kershner
- 2 min
Learn about the second episode of the original Star Wars trilogy, where Luke trains with Yoda and faces Darth Vader. Explore the film's plot, characters, behind-the-scenes, and more on StarWars.com.
Read critics' reviews and ratings for the second installment of the Star Wars saga, directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and more. Find out where to watch the movie online or on streaming platforms.
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- Irvin Kershner
- PG
- Mark Hamill
Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, marketed as simply The Empire Strikes Back, is a 1980 film directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan from a story by George Lucas. It is the second part of the Star Wars original trilogy.
The second installment of the Star Wars saga follows the Rebel Alliance as they face new challenges from the Empire and Darth Vader. Luke Skywalker seeks Jedi training from Yoda, while Han Solo and Leia are captured by Vader on Bespin.
