Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back topic

Also known as
  • Empire,
  • TESB,
  • The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner. The screenplay, based on a story by George Lucas, was written by Lawrence Kasdan and Leigh Brackett. It was the second film released in the Star Wars saga, being followed by Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, and the fifth in terms of internal chronology. The film is set three years after the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa, and the rest of... full article at wikipedia
Initial release date
  • May 21, 1980
Tagline
  • The Adventure Continues...
  • The Adventure Continues
Personal appearances
Dubbing performances
Release date(s)
Costume design by
Other crew
Runtime
runtime
note
  • 127.0min
  • special edition
  • 124.0min
  • original
Notable filming locations
Estimated budget
currency
amount
  • 18,000,000.0
Sequel
film
initial release date
  • May 25, 1983
Prequel
film
initial release date
  • May 25, 1977
Film format
Production companies
Distributors
Other film companies
Netflix ID
  • 60011114
Film festivals