The Empire Strikes Back

About

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.

The Popcorn verdict

The Empire Strikes Back is rated 8.9 out of 10 by 175 Popcorn members, each of whom rated it after watching. That is well above its 8.4 on TMDB — Popcorn members like it more than the wider internet does.

Details

Director

Irvin Kershner

Writers

Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas

Starring

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Genres

Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi

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