The Empire Strikes Back

8.4 1980 Irvin Kershner 2h 4m
Adventure Action Science Fiction
The Empire Strikes Back

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 ar

Cast

Mark Hamill Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford Harrison Ford Han Solo
Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams Billy Dee Williams Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels Anthony Daniels C-3PO
David Prowse David Prowse Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
Kenny Baker Kenny Baker R2-D2

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Vibes

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