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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

1980    2h 4m    PG
Action, Adventure,
8.794%97%84%
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 Kershner
Studio
Lucasfilm Ltd.

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

MH
Mark HamillLuke Skywalker
HF
CF
Carrie FisherPrincess Leia
BW
Billy Dee WilliamsLando Calrissian
DP
David ProwseDarth Vader
PM
Peter MayhewChewbacca
FO
Frank OzYoda (Voice)
AG
Alec GuinnessObi-Wan Kenobi
JB
JW
Jason WingreenBoba Fett (voice - uncredited)
JH
John HollisLando's Aide
JP
Jack PurvisChief Ugnaught
DW
Des WebbSnow Creature
KM
Kathryn MullenPerforming Assistant for Yoda
ME
Marjorie EatonEmperor (uncredited)
CR
Clive RevillEmperor (voice)
KC
Kenneth ColleyAdmiral Piett
JG
Julian GloverGeneral Veers
MS
Michael SheardAdmiral Ozzel
MC
Michael CulverCaptain Needa
JD
John DicksCaptain Lennox
MJ
Mark JonesCommander Nemet
RS
Robin ScobeyLieutenant Venka
BB
Bruce BoaGeneral Carlist Rieekan
CM
DL
Denis LawsonWedge Antilles
RO
Richard OldfieldDerek "Hobbie" Klivian
JM
John MortonDak Ralter
IL
Ian ListonWes Janson
JR
John RatzenbergerMajor Derlin
JM
Jack McKenzieCal Alder
JH
Jerry HarteRebel Force Head Controller
NC
Norman ChancerTamizander Rey
ND
Norwich DuffJeroen Webb
RH
Ray HassettTigran Jamiro
BK
Brigitte KahnToryn Farr
BT
Burnell TuckerWyron Serper
BA
Bob AndersonImperial Officer (uncredited)
LB
Lightning BearStormtrooper (uncredited)
RB
Richard BonehillStormtrooper / Snowtrooper / Rebel Soldier / ... (uncredited)
JC
John CannonHolographic Imperial Officer (uncredited)
MC
Mark CapriOfficer M'kae (Captain Needa's Communications Officer) (uncredited)
MD
Martin DewCloud City Guard (uncredited)
PD
Peter DiamondSnowtrooper Gunner (uncredited)
SF
Stuart FellSnowtrooper (uncredited)
DR
Doug RobinsonSnowtrooper (uncredited)
TS
Tony SmartSnowtrooper (uncredited)
AH
Alan HarrisBossk / Bespin Security Guard (uncredited)
JJ
James Earl JonesDarth Vader (voice) (uncredited)
MM
Mac McDonaldRebel Pilot (uncredited)
RM
Ralph McQuarrieGeneral McQuarrie (uncredited)
RM
Ralph MorseStormtrooper / Imperial Comms Officer / Rebel Soldier (uncredited)
TR
Terry RichardsWampa (uncredited)
TW
Treat WilliamsEcho Base Trooper (uncredited)
SC
Shaun CurryHoth Rebel Commander (uncredited)
AA
Alan AustenStormtrooper/Snowtrooper
JD
Jim DowdallStormtrooper/Snowtrooper
TE
Tom EgelandHoth Trooper (uncredited)
AF
Alan FlyngStormtrooper (uncredited)
TB
Trevor ButterfieldImperial Officer / Stormtrooper (uncredited)
MB
Mercedes BurleighFemale Hoth Control Room Tech (uncredited)
JB
Jane BusbyUgnaught (uncredited)
MB
Maurice BushDengar (uncredited)
TC
Tony ClarkinStormtrooper (uncredited)
ME
Mike EdmondsUgnaught (uncredited)
WH
Walter HenryRebel Technician on Hoth (uncredited)
PJ
Paul JerrichoAT-AT Driver (uncredited)
JJ
Joe JohnstonCaptain Shawn Valdez - Hoth Rebel (uncredited)
SM
Steven MeekStormtrooper / Chewbacca / Treva Horme / Solomahal (uncredited)
PR
Peter RoySnowtrooper (uncredited)
SE
Stephanie EnglishHoth Rebel Technician (uncredited)
ML
Michael LeaderImperial Crewman (uncredited)
ES
Egbert SenWillrow Hood (uncredited)
EB
Elaine BakerEmperor (uncredited)
IM
Ian McDiarmidEmperor (Special Edition 2004)
TM
Temuera MorrisonBoba Fett (voice) (Special Edition 2004)
PK
Paul KleinIG-88 (uncredited)

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