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.
Directed By
Irvin KershnerWritten By
George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, Lawrence KasdanStudio
Lucasfilm Ltd.Watch on these services
Cast of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
Harrison FordHan Solo
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia
Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
Anthony DanielsC-3PO
David ProwseDarth Vader
Peter MayhewChewbacca
Kenny BakerR2-D2
Frank OzYoda (Voice)
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy BullochBoba Fett
Jason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John HollisLando's Aide
Jack PurvisChief Ugnaught
Des WebbSnow Creature
Kathryn MullenPerforming Assistant for Yoda
Marjorie EatonEmperor (uncredited)
Clive RevillEmperor (voice)
Kenneth ColleyAdmiral Piett
Julian GloverGeneral Veers
Michael SheardAdmiral Ozzel
Michael CulverCaptain Needa
John DicksCaptain Lennox
Milton JohnsBewil
Mark JonesCommander Nemet
Oliver MaguireCabbel
Robin ScobeyLieutenant Venka
Bruce BoaGeneral Carlist Rieekan
Christopher MalcolmZev Senesca
Denis LawsonWedge Antilles
Richard OldfieldDerek "Hobbie" Klivian
John MortonDak Ralter
Ian ListonWes Janson
John RatzenbergerMajor Derlin
Jack McKenzieCal Alder
Jerry HarteRebel Force Head Controller
Norman ChancerTamizander Rey
Norwich DuffJeroen Webb
Ray HassettTigran Jamiro
Brigitte KahnToryn Farr
Burnell TuckerWyron Serper
Bob AndersonImperial Officer (uncredited)
Lightning BearStormtrooper (uncredited)
Richard BonehillStormtrooper / Snowtrooper / Rebel Soldier / ... (uncredited)
John CannonHolographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
Mark CapriOfficer M'kae (Captain Needa's Communications Officer) (uncredited)
Martin DewCloud City Guard (uncredited)
Peter DiamondSnowtrooper Gunner (uncredited)
Stuart FellSnowtrooper (uncredited)
Doug RobinsonSnowtrooper (uncredited)
Tony SmartSnowtrooper (uncredited)
Alan HarrisBossk / Bespin Security Guard (uncredited)
James Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
Mac McDonaldRebel Pilot (uncredited)
Ralph McQuarrieGeneral McQuarrie (uncredited)
Ralph MorseStormtrooper / Imperial Comms Officer / Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
Terry RichardsWampa (uncredited)
Treat WilliamsEcho Base Trooper (uncredited)
Shaun CurryHoth Rebel Commander (uncredited)
Alan AustenStormtrooper/Snowtrooper
Jim DowdallStormtrooper/Snowtrooper
Tom EgelandHoth Trooper (uncredited)
Alan FlyngStormtrooper (uncredited)
Trevor ButterfieldImperial Officer / Stormtrooper (uncredited)
Mercedes BurleighFemale Hoth Control Room Tech (uncredited)
Jane BusbyUgnaught (uncredited)
Maurice BushDengar (uncredited)
Tony ClarkinStormtrooper (uncredited)
Mike EdmondsUgnaught (uncredited)
Walter HenryRebel Technician on Hoth (uncredited)
Paul JerrichoAT-AT Driver (uncredited)
Joe JohnstonCaptain Shawn Valdez - Hoth Rebel (uncredited)
Steven MeekStormtrooper / Chewbacca / Treva Horme / Solomahal (uncredited)
Peter RoySnowtrooper (uncredited)
Stephanie EnglishHoth Rebel Technician (uncredited)
Michael LeaderImperial Crewman (uncredited)
Egbert SenWillrow Hood (uncredited)
Elaine BakerEmperor (uncredited)
Ian McDiarmidEmperor (Special Edition 2004)
Temuera MorrisonBoba Fett (voice) (Special Edition 2004)
Paul KleinIG-88 (uncredited)
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