Star Wars. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

The Empire Strikes Back - Three years later Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin. In the midst of a fierce lightsaber duel with the Sith Lord, Luke faces a startling revelation...
Direction Irvin Kershner
Cast Mark Hamill · Harrison Ford · Carrie Fisher · Frank Oz · Billy Dee Williams · David Prowse · Alec Guinness · Anthony Daniels · Kenny Baker · Peter Mayhew · Jeremy Bulloch · Kenneth Colley · Bruce Boa · Julian Glover · Denis Lawson · Michael Culver · John Ratzenberger · Michael Sheard
Soundtrack John Williams
Screenplay Leigh Brackett · Lawrence Kasdan · George Lucas
Cinematography Peter Suschitzky
Original title Star Wars. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
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