THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)

Fleeing the planet Hoth, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and R2-D2 and C-3PO escape in the loyal, albeit weathered Millennium Falcon, but are captured en route to safety by Darth Vader on planet Bespin. Meanwhile, Skywalker follows the goals of Ben Kenobi, receiving Jedi training from none other than Yoda on planet Dagobah.  But can Skywalker master his Jedi training in time to rescue his friends from the evil dark lord, Vader?

The cast includes: Mark Hammill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Alec Guinness, Clive Revill, and John Ratzenberger.

Director Irvin Kershner's "The Empire Strikes Back" offers a darker, but no less entertaining look at the "Star Wars" universe. MORE

"The Star Wars saga continues... "