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.
Practical Effects
Stop-motion tauntauns, puppet Yoda, real ice caves—CGI wishes.
Direction
Kershner pushed actors to darker places than Lucas allowed.
Cinematography
That Hoth blue. Dagobah mist. Cloud City sunset. Sublime.
Director
Irvin Kershner
Mark Hamill
Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford
Han Solo
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia
Billy Dee Williams
Lando Calrissian
Anthony Daniels
C-3PO
David Prowse
Darth Vader
Peter Mayhew
Chewbacca
Kenny Baker
R2-D2
Frank Oz
Yoda (Voice)
Alec Guinness
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett
Jason Wingreen
Boba Fett (voice - uncredited)
John Hollis
Lando's Aide
Jack Purvis
Chief Ugnaught
Des Webb
Snow Creature
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'I am your father' twist was so secret, the script read 'Obi-Wan killed your father'—only Kershner, Hamill, and James Earl Jones knew the truth.
This film invented the modern blockbuster sequel template: darker, deeper, and ending on a cliffhanger. Every franchise still copies it.
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