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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master's help will Luke survive when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Fantasy), release year 1980, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master's help will Luke survive when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Action, Adventure, Fantasy), release year 1980, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1980
  • Released 18 Jun 1980
  • Runtime 124 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.7/10 from 1,495,152 votes
  • Metascore 82/100
  • Genres Action, Adventure, Fantasy
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher

Direction and writing

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Written by: Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Awards and recognition

Won 1 Oscar. 27 wins & 21 nominations total

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