The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · directed by Irvin Kershner
- Rating
- 86/100
- Hit
- yes
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 Empire Strikes Back (1980), directed by Irvin Kershner, rates 86/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Mark Hamill
- Harrison Ford
- Carrie Fisher
- Billy Dee Williams
- Anthony Daniels
- David Prowse
- Peter Mayhew
- Kenny Baker
- Frank Oz
- Alec Guinness
Crew
- Peter Suschitzky — Director of Photography
- Marcia Lucas — Editor
- Paul Hirsch — Editor
- John Williams — Original Music Composer
- Lawrence Kasdan — Screenplay
- Leigh Brackett — Screenplay
More from Irvin Kershner
- Raid on Entebbe (1976) — 64/100
- Never Say Never Again (1983) — 64/100
- Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) — 58/100
- The Return of a Man Called Horse (1976) — 57/100
- RoboCop 2 (1990) — 50/100
How these numbers work: Methodology