Name: The Empire Strikes Back
Genre: action, adventure, science-fiction
Released: 1980
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) — action, adventure, science-fiction film. Directed by Irvin Kershner. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams. This page maps 8 characters and 21 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 8.4/10 from 19,098 votes.

Interactive Features for The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 8 characters interconnect through 21 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

The Rebels survive Imperial pursuit while Luke confronts the limits of his training and the devastating truth about his family.

Credits

Director

Irvin Kershner
Cast

as Luke Skywalker

Mark Hamill
Cast

as Han Solo

Harrison Ford
Cast

as Princess Leia

Carrie Fisher
Cast

as Lando Calrissian

Billy Dee Williams
Cast

as C-3PO

Anthony Daniels
Cast

as Darth Vader

David Prowse
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as Chewbacca

Peter Mayhew
Cast

as R2-D2

Kenny Baker
Cast

as Yoda (Voice)

Frank Oz
Cast

as Obi-Wan Kenobi

Alec Guinness
Cast

as Boba Fett

Jeremy Bulloch
Cast

as Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)

Jason Wingreen

Universe & Franchise Timeline

Star Wars — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph
Star Wars Original Trilogy — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

The Empire Strikes Back is title 2 of 27 in the Star Wars release order. Previous: Star Wars (1977). Next: Return of the Jedi (1983).

Videos

The Empire Strikes Back Wins Sound: 1981 Oscars
James Earl Jones On Playing Darth Vader
The Empire Strikes Back 1980 TV trailer #2
The Empire Strikes Back 1981 re-release TV trailer
The Empire Strikes Back 1981 re-release TV trailer #2
Teaser Trailer
The Flight Through the Asteroids - A Storyboard Comparison
Leonard Maltin Interviews George Lucas, Part 2: The Empire Strikes Back
Ben Burtt Interview: The Imperial Walkers
Theatrical Trailer #2
The Empire Strikes Back Receives a Special Award: 1981 Oscars
Time Capsule
Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: Behind the Scenes
Celebrating 40 Years of Empire: The Legacy
George Lucas Reveals Why Yoda Talks Backwards at ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Anniversary Screening
Trailer
The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection
Empire Strikes Back (1980) Original Scope Theatrical Trailer [FTD-0160]

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