The Empire Strikes Back
1980 • Adventure | Action
8.4 (18,311)
Irvin Kershner
Director
George Lucas
Story
Status
Released
Release date
May 20, 1980
Duration
124 Min
Language
English
Popularity
12.3788
Budget
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538,400,000
Overview
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.
