# The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

English · Released 1980-05-20

The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 English film. Harrison Ford appears in it.

Cast: Harrison Ford as Han Solo

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Empire Strikes Back released?
The Empire Strikes Back was released on 20 May 1980.

### Who stars in The Empire Strikes Back?
Harrison Ford star in The Empire Strikes Back.

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