movie

1980 · United States

The Empire Strikes Back

Tonight at a glance

Runtime: 124 min
Age rating: PG
Language: English
Country: United States
Violence: Mild

Why tonight?

One of the best-reviewed films Cue holds.

The story

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.

rebellion
android
spacecraft
asteroid
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space battle
snowstorm
space colony
swamp
sequel

The look

A few frames, chosen rather than collected.

The bill

Anthony Daniels — C-3PO
David Prowse — Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew — Chewbacca
Kenny Baker — R2-D2
Frank Oz — Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinness — Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch — Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen — Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John Hollis — Lando's Aide
Jack Purvis — Chief Ugnaught
Des Webb — Snow Creature

Directed: Irvin Kershner
Written: Leigh Brackett, George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan

Production

Rating: 8.4 / 10 · 18,801 ratings
Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd.

The Collection

The complete story, in order.

1977
Star Wars
Where it starts.
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · You’re here
Return of the Jedi
1983
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
1999
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
2017
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019

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