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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 Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan. 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 the Rebel Alliance are being pursued by Darth Vader and the elite forces of the Galactic Empire. While Han and Leia are chased across the galaxy by the Empire, Luke studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda. Vader is secretly plotting a trap for Luke that will lead to a fierce confrontation and a shocking revelation.
Following a difficult production, The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21, 1980, and received mixed reviews from critics, although it has since grown in esteem to become one of the most well-regarded chapters of the saga and one of the most highly rated films in history.[3][4][5] It earned more than US$538 million worldwide over the original run and several re-releases, making it the highest grossing film of 1980. When adjusted for inflation, it is the 12th highest grossing film of all time in the United States.
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The film is set three years after the destruction of the Death Star. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa, and the rest of the Rebel Alliance are being pursued by Darth Vader and the elite forces of the Galactic Empire. While Han and Leia are chased across the galaxy by the Empire, Luke studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda. Vader is secretly plotting a trap for Luke that will lead to a fierce confrontation and a shocking revelation.
Following a difficult production, The Empire Strikes Back was released on May 21, 1980, and received mixed reviews from critics, although it has since grown in esteem to become one of the most well-regarded chapters of the saga and one of the most highly rated films in history.[3][4][5] It earned more than US$538 million worldwide over the original run and several re-releases, making it the highest grossing film of 1980. When adjusted for inflation, it is the 12th highest grossing film of all time in the United States.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Episode_V:_The_Empire_Strikes_Back
Cast:
Burnell Tucker,
Jack Purvis,
Frank Oz,
Anthony Daniels,
Kenny Baker,
Harrison Ford,
Sir Alec Guinness,
Clive Revill,
James Earl Jones,
Carrie Fisher,
Billy Dee Williams,
Mark Hamill,
John Ratzenberger,
Ian Liston,
John Hollis,
Julian Glover,
Jerry Harte,
Michael Sheard,
Kenneth Colley,
Jeremy Bulloch,
Norman Chancer,
Oliver Maguire,
Bruce Boa,
Christopher Malcolm,
Ray Hassett,
Richard Oldfield,
Jack McKenzie,
John Dicks,
David Prowse,
Peter Mayhew,
Denis Lawson,
John Morton,
Des Webb,
Kathryn Mullen,
Michael Culver,
Milton Johns,
Mark Jones,
Norwich Duff,
Brigitte Kahn,
Irene Lamb
Director: Irvin Kershner
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Release Date: May 21, 1980
MPAA Rating: PG
Screen Writer: George Lucas
DVD Release Date: September 12, 2006
Runtime: 2hrs 4min
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Director: Irvin Kershner
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Release Date: May 21, 1980
MPAA Rating: PG
Screen Writer: George Lucas
DVD Release Date: September 12, 2006
Runtime: 2hrs 4min
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
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After the unprecedented success of Star Wars, it only made sense for there to be a sequel. George Lucas himself had stated there would be three films. The second film in the trilogy: "The Empire Strikes Back," is often considered the best Star Wars film. It is also one of the darkest and most character driven of the entire saga. George Lucas, however, opted not to direct. Rather he hired a director named Irvin Kershner to direct the Star Wars sequel. … more
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The most awesome thing with "Star Wars" on the label. Time has proven it to be a classic.
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Quick Tip by Joe_Kawano.
August 08, 2010
Nice foreshadowing, good twists, immersive world. This is what Star Wars is meant to be---not the prequels and new Lucas-schlock.
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Darth Vader is out to capture Luke Skywalker and corrupt him and drive him to the dark side. Takes what the first movie had and made it run deeper and turns up the drama. A great sequel. Also has the benefit of being the one of the original series to not suck completely by it's special edition.
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2010 is the 30th anniversary of this great space adventure! Watch this film! There is no try!
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What I love about The Empire Strikes Back is that it's such an original sequel to A New Hope. Also, unlike the other episodes of the original trilogy, all of the revisions/alterations to Empire I think make it better. The ships look much better and more realistic (no more grey boxes around TIE Fighters). Cloud City on Bespin evokes more beauty. This is as close as we'll ever get to seeing a restored version of the original movie.
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What I love about The Empire Strikes Back is that it's such an original sequel to A New Hope. Also, unlike the other episodes of the original trilogy, all of the revisions/alterations to Empire I think make it better. The ships look much better and more realistic (no more grey boxes around TIE Fighters). Cloud City on Bespin evokes more beauty. This is as close as we'll ever get to seeing a restored version of the original movie.
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Quick Tip by TheJohn.
January 07, 2010
Finest Star Wars outing expands more on it's characters and has plenty of eye candy and drama for fantastic sci fi entertainment.
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