Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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quick facts
Release date:May 21, 1980
Directed by:Irvin Kershner
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:124 Minutes
Producer:Gary Kurtz, Rick McCallum
Editor:George Lucas, Marcia Lucas, T.M. Christopher, Paul Hirsch
Music by:John Williams
Cinematography:Peter Suschitzky
Screenplay by:Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett
Estimated budget:$18,000,000
Genre:Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure film, Action film

Cast of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Darth Vader
Born:January 17, 1931
Age:82
Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Born:September 25, 1951
Age:61
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Yoda
Born:May 25, 1944
Age:69
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Born:July 13, 1942
Age:70
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Leia Organa
Born:October 21, 1956
Age:56
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Born:Apr. 2, 1914
Died:Aug. 5, 2000

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1981 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1980 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
1980 BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, John Williams
1981 Saturn Award for Best Director, Irvin Kershner
2011 Satellite Award for Best DVD Extra
1980 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Bill Varney
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YearAward Nomination
1978 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Gary Kurtz
1981 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, John Williams
1980 Saturn Award for Best Costume, John Mollo
1980 BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, John Williams
1980 BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Norman Reynolds
1980 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Ben Burtt
1980 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Norman Reynolds
1980 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie
2005 Satellite Award for Best Overall DVD
2005 Satellite Award for Best Classic DVD
2011 Satellite Award for Best DVD Extra
1981 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Comedy, Leigh Brackett
1980 Academy Award for Best Original Musical, John Williams
1980 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Bill Varney
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Prequels and Sequels

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
1980

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which movie came before Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back in the series?
  • A:
    "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" is the name of the movie's prequel.
  • Q:
    What is the motion picture, "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" rated?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG (USA).
  • Q:
    Which awards did the motion picture "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" win?
  • A:
    The film received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.
  • Q:
    Which actors starred in the film "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back"?
  • A:
    Billy Dee Williams, David Prowse, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Kenny Baker played leading roles.
  • Q:
    The film, "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The movie is categorized as: Science fiction and Fantasy.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the film "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back"?
  • A:
    The total time for the film is 124 minutes.
  • Q:
    How much was the estimated budget for making the movie "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back"?
  • A:
    $18 million was the budget for this film.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the script for the movie Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back?
  • A:
    Lawrence Kasdan, Leigh Brackett and George Lucas performed the film's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the film "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back"?
  • A:
    The film was released in May, 1980.
  • Q:
    What was the tagline from the motion picture, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "The Adventure Continues."

Awards & Accolades

  • Academy Award - Best Visual Effects
    1981
  • Best Dramatic Presentation
    1981
  • Best Science Fiction Film
    1980
  • Best Special Effects
    1980
  • Sound Mixing
    1981
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