What it was like Growing Up in the Eighties (1980s)
  • Tue. Mar 19th, 2024

The Empire Strikes Back – 80s Movie

The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American blockbuster film. The sequel to Star Wars (1977), it was the second film in the “Skywalker Saga”. Set three years after the events of Star Wars, it follows the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance led by Princess Leia. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the powerful Sith lord, Darth Vader. The ensemble cast includes Mark HamillHarrison FordCarrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.

The Empire Strikes Back Blockbuster Film

Cast


Mark Hamill

Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
Billy Dee Williams
Anthony Daniels
David Prowse
Kenny Baker
Peter Mayhew
Frank Oz
Directed byIrvin Kershner
Screenplay byLeigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan
Story byGeorge Lucas
Produced byGary Kurtz
Budget$30.5 million
Box office$538–$549 million

Plot

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master’s help will Luke survive when the Dark Side of the Force beckons him into the ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

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