The Empire Strikes Back
"The Star Wars saga continues."
Originally released in 1980. The Empire Strikes Back is a adventure/action film. directed by Irvin Kershner. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (17,974 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$538.4M
29.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $538,400,000
Production Companies
- Lucasfilm Ltd.
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 captur...
Who directed The Empire Strikes Back?
The Empire Strikes Back was directed by Irvin Kershner.
How long is The Empire Strikes Back?
The Empire Strikes Back has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Empire Strikes Back released?
The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 20, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Empire Strikes Back?
The main cast of The Empire Strikes Back includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels.
Is The Empire Strikes Back worth watching?
The Empire Strikes Back has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 17,974 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.