Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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Written by George Lucas, Leigh Brackett

Directed by Irvin Kershner

Running Time: 130 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1980

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

After the huge success of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher returned to reprise their roles as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia in this superb sequel.

Luke Skywalker undergoes Jedi training from Yoda as preparation for more battles against the Empire, while romance blossoms between Han Solo and Leia. Much darker and more complex than the original film, Star Wars Episode V: the Empire Strikes Back emphasises character revelations - including a surprise about Luke's parentage - without stinting on the action and visual effects, which won a special Oscar.

This is the 1997 special edition version of the film, featuring souped-up special effects.

Cast

Image for Mark HamillMark HamillLuke Skywalker
Image for Harrison FordHarrison FordHan Solo
Image for Carrie FisherCarrie FisherPrincess Leia Organa
Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
David ProwseDarth Vader
Peter MayhewChewbacca
Image for Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Image for Frank OzFrank OzYoda
Jeremy BullochBoba Fett
John HollisLando's Aide
Jack PurvisChief Ugnaught
Des WebbSnow Creature
Kathryn MullenPerforming Assistant for Yoda

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