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The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars saga continues.

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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.

Directed by Irvin Kershner

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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Han Solo

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Princess Leia

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Lando Calrissian

Anthony Daniels

Anthony Daniels

C-3PO

David Prowse

David Prowse

Darth Vader

Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew

Chewbacca

Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker

R2-D2