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The Empire Strikes Back

Film · 1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. George Lucaswriter · executive producer
  2. Leigh Brackettwriter
  3. Irvin Kershnerdirector
  4. Lawrence Kasdanwriter
  5. Marcia Lucaseditor
  6. Paul Hirscheditor
  7. Bob Edmistoncasting director
  8. Terry Lieblingcasting director
  9. Peter Suschitzkycinematographer
  10. Irene Lambcasting director
  11. John Williamscomposer
  12. Jim Bloomproducer
  13. Howard G. Kazanjianproducer
  14. Gary Kurtzproducer
  15. Robert Wattsproducer
  16. Norman Reynoldsproduction designer

On screen

  1. Billy Dee Williamslead actor
  2. Carrie Fisherlead actor
  3. Harrison Fordlead actor
  4. Mark Hamilllead actor
  5. Peter Mayhewsupporting actor
  6. Jeremy Bullochsupporting actor
  7. David Prowsesupporting actor
  8. Kenny Bakersupporting actor
  9. Alec Guinnesssupporting actor
  10. Anthony Danielssupporting actor
  11. Frank Ozsupporting actor
  12. Alan Austenguest actor
  13. Elaine Alexanderguest actor
  14. Mercedes Burleighguest actor
  15. Tom Egelandguest actor
  16. Alan Flyngguest actor
  17. Bob Andersonguest actor
  18. Des Webbguest actor
  19. Doug Robinsonguest actor
  20. Jane Busbyguest actor
  21. John Dicksguest actor
  22. Lightning Bearguest actor
  23. Robin Scobeyguest actor
  24. Tony Smartguest actor
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Across the whole team

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Through the cast

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Same franchise

8
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  7. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019 · FilmStrong· 10 shared
  8. Star Wars: The Last Jedi2017 · FilmStrong· 5 shared