

The Empire Strikes Back
"The Star Wars saga continues."
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$18.0M
$18,000,000
Revenue
$538.4M
$538,400,000
Languages
English
Studio
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Key Crew

Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay

George Lucas
Executive Producer

George Lucas
Story

Irvin Kershner
Director

Gary Kurtz
Producer

Howard G. Kazanjian
Producer
Cast

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

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

Kathryn Mullen
Performing Assistant for Yoda

Marjorie Eaton
Emperor (uncredited)

Clive Revill
Emperor (voice)

Kenneth Colley
Admiral Piett

Julian Glover
General Veers