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Movie poster: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
🎬 Movie

The Empire Strikes Back

1980 · 124 min Adventure Action Science Fiction
8.4 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1980
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director Irvin Kershner
Runtime 124 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.4/10 (18209 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.

If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.

Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.

Director: Irvin Kershner

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Big screen, decent sound. This is cinema that should sound loud and fill the room.

🎭 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

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Yoda (Voice)

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Obi-Wan Kenobi

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