The Empire Strikes Back

(1980)Directed by Irvin Kershner124 min · PGAdventure, Action, Science Fiction
The Star Wars saga continues.

The Rebel Alliance hides on an ice planet, but the Empire has found them and scatters Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) across the galaxy. Luke seeks a Jedi master while Han and Leia flee toward Cloud City and shelter from Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams). Kershner moves between their journeys with pursuit closing in, the camera finding Luke alone in the snow.

Mark Hamillas Luke Skywalker
Harrison Fordas Han Solo
Carrie Fisheras Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williamsas Lando Calrissian
David Prowseas Darth Vader
Peter Mayhewas Chewbacca
Kenny Bakeras R2-D2
Frank Ozas Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinnessas Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bullochas Boba Fett
Jason Wingreenas Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John Hollisas Lando's Aide
Jack Purvisas Chief Ugnaught
Des Webbas Snow Creature
Kathryn Mullenas Performing Assistant for Yoda
Marjorie Eatonas Emperor (uncredited)
Clive Revillas Emperor (voice)
Kenneth Colleyas Admiral Piett
Julian Gloveras General Veers
Michael Sheardas Admiral Ozzel
Michael Culveras Captain Needa
JDJohn Dicksas Captain Lennox
Milton Johnsas Bewil