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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.6 / 100
1980·Action / Adventure / Fantasy·2h 4m

STAR WARS: EPISODE V - THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

“The Star Wars saga continues.”

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.

Above the Line
Irvin Kershner·DirectorLeigh Brackett·ScreenplayLawrence Kasdan·ScreenplayPeter Suschitzky·Director of PhotographyJohn Williams·Original Music ComposerMarcia Lucas·Editor
Cast
Mark Hamill·Luke SkywalkerHarrison Ford·Han SoloCarrie Fisher·Princess LeiaBilly Dee Williams·Lando CalrissianAnthony Daniels·C-3PODavid Prowse·Darth VaderPeter Mayhew·ChewbaccaKenny Baker·R2-D2Frank Oz·Yoda (Voice)Alec Guinness·Obi-Wan Kenobi
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Irvin Kershner·Director
Writing· 2
Leigh Brackett·ScreenplayLawrence Kasdan·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Peter Suschitzky·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Marcia Lucas·EditorPaul Hirsch·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Williams·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Gary Kurtz·ProducerHoward G. Kazanjian·Producer
By the Numbers
89.6
OF 100
Master Score
8.7
OF 10
IMDb
94%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$538M
ROI 289111%
Worldwide Gross
2
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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