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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
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Release Date:
21 May 1980 (USA)
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Tagline:
The Adventure Continues... more
Plot:
While Luke takes advanced Jedi training from Yoda, his friends are relentlessly pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 10 wins
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12 nominations
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mark Hamill | ... | Luke Skywalker | |
| Harrison Ford | ... | Han Solo | |
| Carrie Fisher | ... | Princess Leia | |
| Billy Dee Williams | ... | Lando Calrissian | |
| Anthony Daniels | ... | C-3PO | |
| David Prowse | ... | Darth Vader | |
| Peter Mayhew | ... | Chewbacca | |
| Kenny Baker | ... | R2-D2 | |
| Frank Oz | ... | Yoda (voice) | |
| Alec Guinness | ... | Ben 'Obi-wan' Kenobi | |
| Jeremy Bulloch | ... | Boba Fett | |
| John Hollis | ... | Lando's Aide | |
| Jack Purvis | ... | Chief Ugnaught | |
| Des Webb | ... | Snow Creature | |
| Clive Revill | ... | Emperor (voice) |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back (USA) (video box title)
The Empire Strikes Back (USA) (short title)
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The Empire Strikes Back (USA) (short title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for sci-fi action violence. (special edition, DVD version)
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Runtime:
124 min | USA:127 min (special edition)
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2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
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SDDS (special edition) |
Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
USA:PG (certificate #26034) |
Iceland:12 (special edition) |
Iceland:12 (original rating) (theatrical release) |
Iceland:LH (original rating) (video release) |
Germany:6 (video rating) |
Malaysia:U |
Canada:G (British Columbia/Quebec) |
South Korea:All |
Brazil:Livre |
South Africa:PG |
Netherlands:12 |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:PG |
Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) (original rating) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) (special edition) |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
Chile:TE |
Denmark:11 (special edition) |
Denmark:12 (original rating) |
Finland:K-10 (special edition) |
Finland:K-12 (original rating) |
France:U |
Hong Kong:I |
Ireland:G |
Netherlands:AL (video rating) (special edition) (1990s) |
New Zealand:PG |
Norway:11 (re-rating) |
Norway:12 (original rating) |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG (special edition) |
Spain:T (special edition) |
Sweden:11 (special edition) |
Sweden:15 (original rating) |
UK:U |
West Germany:12 |
Mexico:AA
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Trivia:
A total of 16 sets of Luke's combat outfit (aka "Bespin fatigues") were made.
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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the part where Luke jumps off the platform in the carbon freezing chamber, you can clearly hear the sound of a trampoline and then you can see the top of Luke's head pop into the bottom left corner of the screen.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Luke: Echo Three to Echo Seven. Han, old buddy, do you read me?
Han Solo: Loud and clear, kid. What's up?
Luke: Well, I finished my circle. I don't pick up any life readings.
Han Solo: There isn't enough life on this ice cube to fill a space cruiser. Sensors are placed. I'm going back.
Luke: Right. I'll see you shortly. There's a meteorite that hit the ground near here. I want to check it out. It won't take long.
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Luke: Echo Three to Echo Seven. Han, old buddy, do you read me?
Han Solo: Loud and clear, kid. What's up?
Luke: Well, I finished my circle. I don't pick up any life readings.
Han Solo: There isn't enough life on this ice cube to fill a space cruiser. Sensors are placed. I'm going back.
Luke: Right. I'll see you shortly. There's a meteorite that hit the ground near here. I want to check it out. It won't take long.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) (V)
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A Note Regarding SpoilersWho actually wrote the movie?
Is it true that an effects technician inserted a shot of a tennis shoe in one of the space scenes?
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I can't believe that the boxed set is now half-price. DVD review.
On the planet of Hoth the rebels are attacked by the Empire. Luke travels to meet Yoda, the others end up in a comet storm. They then all travel to another planet where Darth Vader is waiting for them. Luke discovers a terrible secret.
Fine movie that is better than the first one. Those annoying robots aren't in the movie that much, Fisher is more appealing, the story is darker, the bounty hunters feature more prominently, there's little silly humour, Darth Vader is more menacing, and the overall story is explained more. Unlike the first movie this one holds up all the way through.
Empire Strikes Back is the best of the series, so far.