Film · 1980

Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

Name: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
Director: Irvin Kershner
Genre: Science fiction, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Released: 1980
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, David Prowse, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams

Original title: Star Wars: Episode V

by Irvin Kershner

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1980
Director: Irvin Kershner
Saga: Star Wars original trilogy
Genres: Science fiction Fantasy Action Adventure
Countries: United States
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 04 min

Cast

Harrison Ford
Carrie Fisher
David Prowse
Mark Hamill
Billy Dee Williams
Anthony Daniels
Kenny Baker
Peter Mayhew

Awards

Wins

Academy Award for Best Sound (1981)
Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film (1981)
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1981)

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Production Design (1981)
Academy Award for Best Original Score (1981)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 52692

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)

References

In the “Star Wars original trilogy” saga

See the whole saga

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeGeorge Lucas · 1977Masterpiece
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the JediRichard Marquand · 1983Blockbuster