Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Year:
Duration:
124 min | USA:127 min (special edition)
Genres:
Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
IMDB rate:
8.8
Director:
Irvin Kershner
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 15 wins & 16 nominations
Details
Country: USA
Release Date: 1980-06-20
Filming Locations: Banks, Oregon, USA
Earnings
Budget: $18,000,000
Opening Weekend: $10,840,307 (USA) (30 June 2012)
Gross: $290,475,067 (USA) (30 June 1997)
Cast
Actor
Character
Elaine Baker
Elaine Baker
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
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
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
Kenneth Colley
Admiral Piett
Julian Glover
General Veers
Michael Sheard
Admiral Ozzel
Michael Culver
Captain Needa
John Dicks
Imperial Officer
Milton Johns
Imperial Officer
Mark Jones
Imperial Officer
Oliver Maguire
Imperial Officer
Robin Scobey
Imperial Officer
Bruce Boa
Rebel Force General Rieekan
Christopher Malcolm
Rebel Force Zev (Rogue 2)
Denis Lawson
Rebel Force Wedge (Rogue 3)
Richard Oldfield
Rebel Force Hobbie (Rogue 4)
John Morton
Rebel Force Dak (Luke's Gunner)
Ian Liston
Rebel Force Janson (Wedge's Gunner)
John Ratzenberger
Rebel Force Major Derlin
Jack McKenzie
Rebel Force Deck Lieutenant
Jerry Harte
Rebel Force Head Controller
Norman Chancer
Other Rebel Officer
Norwich Duff
Other Rebel Officer
Ray Hassett
Other Rebel Officer
Brigitte Kahn
Other Rebel Officer
Burnell Tucker
Other Rebel Officer
Bob Anderson
Imperial Officer
Lightning Bear
Stormtrooper
Richard Bonehill
Stormtrooper
Stephen Buchanan
Holographic Officer (uncredited)
Morris Bush
Dengar
John Cannon
Holographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
Mark Capri
Officer M'kae (Captain Needa's Communications Officer)
Shaun Curry
Hoth Rebel Commander (uncredited)
Martin Dew
Cloud City Guard (uncredited)
Peter Diamond
Snowtrooper Gunner (uncredited)
Tom Egeland
Hoth Trooper (uncredited)
Stuart Fell
Snowtrooper (uncredited)
Michael A. Frandy
Imperial Shuttle Mechanic (uncredited)
Alan Harris
Bossk
Susie Hudson
Bespin Woman (uncredited)
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader
Arve Juritzen
Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
Paul Klein
IG-88 (Bounty Hunter Droid)
Tiffany L. Kurtz
Extra (uncredited)
Ian McDiarmid
Emperor (2004 DVD version)
Mac McDonald
Rebel Pilot (uncredited)
Ralph McQuarrie
General McQuarrie
Temuera Morrison
Boba Fett (2004 DVD version)
Ralph Morse
Stormtrooper
Cathy Munroe
Zuckuss
C. Andrew Nelson
Darth Vader (special edition)
Chris Parsons
4-LOM
Terry Richards
Wampa
Doug Robinson
Snowtrooper (uncredited)
Michael Santiago
(voice) (uncredited)
Tony Smart
Snowtrooper (uncredited)
Harold Weed
Wampa (special edition)
Treat Williams
Echo Base Trooper (uncredited)
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett
Did you know?
Trivia
A total of 16 sets of Luke's combat outfit (aka "Bespin fatigues") were made.
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The Millennium Falcon was constructed in a hangar at Pembroke Docks where great flying boats were made in the 1930s. It was brought to Elstree studios, London in sixteen interlocking sections by a convoy of trucks. After reassembly, the Falcon was floated into position on the then brand new Star Wars stage by means of compressed air pads similar to those used on hovercraft.
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When Luke and Han say their goodbyes before the Battle of Hoth, it is the last time Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill are on screen together until they meet up in Jabba the Hutt's palace in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983). There is one scene in Cloud City wherein Hamill shares a scene with a "carbonized" mannequin of Ford.
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Goofs
When C-3PO interrupts Han and Leia's kiss on the Millennium Falcon, you can see parts of the Threepio costume break off and fall off at the elbow.
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The colors of the different buttons on Darth Vader's chest plate vary between the movies. However, since time passes between each movie, it is not unthinkable that he has his life support equipment refurbished and upgraded on occasion.
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During the Battle for Hoth, several rebel soldiers fall down without being hit.
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Quotes
Princess Leia: This bucket of bolts's never gonna get us past that blockade.
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C-3PO: Sir, If I may venture an opinion...
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Han Solo: Well Princess, it looks like you managed to keep me here a while longer.
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Faq
Q
Why did Obi-Wan say that Yoda was the one who instructed him when it was Qui-Gon Jinn that did?
A
An explanation is hinted at in the second prequel, Attack Of The Clones. It is revealed that Yoda teaches younglings (very young children and underdeveloped aliens) the basics of the Force and how to control it. After a certain amount of time, usually by the time the child is bordering on young adult, he/she is promoted to the status of Padawan, and a Jedi Knight (without an apprentice) takes him/her on for the completion of his/her training until the Padawan is granted the level of Jedi Knight. So Obi-Wan would have been instructed by Yoda until he became a Padawan, then Qui-Gon Jinn would have been paired up with him. Note also that Yoda resumed functioning as a mentor for Obi-Wan (who became a Jedi Master before the third prequel, Revenge of the Sith), after the Empire was established but before Yoda migrated to Dagobah.
Q
Will this movie ever get a 3D theatrical release?
A
Originally the plan was the release each Star Wars movie, post-converted to 3D every February, starting with The Phantom Menace, in 2012. Many fans complained about having to invest six years into getting to see each Star Wars movie in 3D. In late 2012, it was announced that both Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith would be released back-to-back in late 2013. However, once Walt Disney Studios acquired Lucasfilm, and the production of Episode VII was announced, Disney eventually declared that they were postponing the conversion to 3D and release of any more of the previous movies in order to focus on Episode VII. They also added that after production wraps on Episode VII, they may continue to release the previous movies in 3D. Some fans theorize that they may actually be converting the movies already and plan to release them shortly prior to the release of Episode VII as a way to boost interest in the new movie, similar to the way in which the special editions of the original trilogy were released back-to-back from January 31st to March 7th in 1997.
Q
What exactly were the steps in Palpatine's plot in this film?
A
As with the previous film, Star Wars, the Emperor does not have a large role, although he is actually seen this time via a hologram. He plots with Vader to capture Luke Skywalker so that Luke can be turned to the dark side of the Force. The Emperor acknowledges that Luke would be a great asset, but in reality, he probably intends for Luke and Vader to fight it out to see who is most worthy to be his servant. For the final steps, see the FAQ for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.
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