The Empire Strikes Back
Movie
1980
PG
2 HOURS 4 MINS
Science fiction
Adventure
Action
Fantasy
After the Rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Cast & Crew
Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford Han Solo
Carrie Fisher Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels C-3PO
David Prowse Darth Vader
James Earl Jones Darth Vader (voice)
Peter Mayhew Chewbacca
Kenny Baker R2-D2
Frank Oz Yoda
Alec Guinness Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi
Clive Revill Emperor
Julian Glover General Veers
John Ratzenberger Major Bren Derlin
Irvin Kershner Director
George Lucas Writer (Story)
Lawrence Kasdan Writer
Leigh Brackett Writer
Jim Bloom Associate Producer
Gary Kurtz Producer
George Lucas Executive Producer
Robert Watts Associate Producer
John Williams Original Music
Peter Suschitzky Cinematography
Paul Hirsch Film Editing
Irene Lamb Casting
Terry Liebling Casting
Bob Edmiston Casting
Norman Reynolds Production Designer
Leslie Dilley Art Direction
Harry Lange Art Direction
Alan Tomkins Art Direction
Michael Ford Set Decoration
John Mollo Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, September 19
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia face Darth Vader's wrath.
Sunday, September 28
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia face Darth Vader's wrath.
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