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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.
Theatrical
Jun 20, 1980
Box Office
$538.4M
Budget
$18.0M
Return
29.9x
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 4, 1997
Theaters
10
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Lucasfilm Ltd.
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As for the idea of the Force, it is a mishmash of current cultic fashions without any base in ideas. It doesn't seem to be connected with ethics or a code of decent behavior, either. Shywalker (sic) is never called to account for having behaved unpleasantly to his guru (Yoda) before knowing who he is -- even to the extent of knocking food out of the hungry guru's hand. How many religions of any kind would tolerate a disciples having refused to share his food with his disguised spiritual leader?
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Reflections on The Empire Strikes Back
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* Irvin Kershner, , Mike Ryan, October 18, 2010.
[http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2010/10/irvin-kershner "In Hindsight, Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Would’ve Helmed One of the Prequels"]
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Star Wars Collection
An epic space-opera theatrical film series, which depicts the adventures of various characters "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…."
Cast
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Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
C
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
B
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
A
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
D
David Prowse
Darth Vader
P
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
K
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
F
Frank Oz
Yoda (Voice)
A
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
J
Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett
J
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
J
John Hollis
Lando's Aide
J
Jack Purvis
Chief Ugnaught
D
Des Webb
Snow Creature
K
Kathryn Mullen
Performing Assistant for Yoda
M
Marjorie Eaton
Emperor (uncredited)
C
Clive Revill
Emperor (voice)
K
Kenneth Colley
Admiral Piett
J
Julian Glover
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