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The Empire Strikes Back

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.

Where to Stream

  • Disney Plus

Where to Buy

  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
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Would I like this?

Box Office

Budget: $18,000,000
Revenue: $538,400,000
ROI: +2,891.1%

Verdict: Hit

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Irvin Kershner (Director)
> Peter Suschitzky (Director of Photography)
> George Hull (Visual Effects Art Director)
> David Tomblin (First Assistant Director)
> Steve Lanning (Second Assistant Director)
> Roy Button (Second Assistant Director)
> Harley Cokeliss (Second Unit Director)
> Peter MacDonald (Second Unit Director)
> John Barry (Second Unit Director)

Writers

> Leigh Brackett (Screenplay)
> Lawrence Kasdan (Screenplay)
> George Lucas (Story)