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Star Wars Episode V: the Empire Strikes Back

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Star Wars Episode V: the Empire Strikes Back

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Summary

Science-fiction epic starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, the second adventure in the original Star Wars saga. While the rebel forces renew their battle against the evil Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker seeks further instruction in the use of "the Force".

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Alan Jones

Director Irvin Kershner's imaginative supervision of George Lucas's brainchild gives this second part of the first Star Wars trilogy a truly epic dimension, adding a mature, philosophical aspect to the nonstop barrage of brilliant special effects. Events take place all over the universe - Darth Vader sends Imperial troops to crush the rebels on the ice planet Hoth, while Luke Skywalker searches out Jedi master Yoda for further instruction in the mysterious ways of "the Force" - and the much-loved characters are developed in intriguing ways. Kershner darkens the imagery of Lucas's vibrant, futuristic fairy tale and deepens its narrative with provocative plot strands, giving this sequel a cynical, harder edge that lifts it above the serial roots of its predecessor.

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8.7/10

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Cast

rolenameLuke SkywalkerMark HamillHan SoloHarrison FordPrincess LeiaCarrie FisherLando CalrissianBilly Dee WilliamsC-3POAnthony DanielsDarth VaderDave ProwseVoice of Darth VaderJames Earl JonesChewbaccaPeter MayhewR2-D2Kenny Baker (2)YodaFrank OzGeneral VeersJulian GloverBoba FettJeremy BullochAdmiral PiettKenneth ColleyObi-Wan "Ben" KenobiAlec GuinnessBoba FettJason Wingreen

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rolenameDirectorIrvin Kershner

Details

Theatrical distributor

20th Century Fox Film Co. Ltd

Released on

1980-05-21

Languages

English

Available on

video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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