The Empire Strikes Back

Synopsis

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.

Director

Irvin Kershner

Written by

Leigh Brackett

Music

John Williams

Studio

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Released

20 May 1980

Genres

Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi