The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 American epic space opera film and the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy. The movie follows Luke Skywalker as he trains to become a Jedi under the tutelage of Yoda while facing the relentless pursuit of Darth Vader and the evil Galactic Empire.
ReleasedMay 20, 1980
Budget$18M
Box Office$538M
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By Attention Score on July 14, 2026
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The Empire Strikes Back
2.1
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Harrison Ford
Han Solo
17.3
2
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
4.4
3
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
3.5
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James Earl Jones
Darth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
3.3
5
Treat Williams
Echo Base Trooper (uncredited)
2.4
6
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2.2
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