PG · 124 min
The Empire Strikes Back
Directed by Irvin Kershner
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford
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...
Release
May 20, 1980
Budget
$18M
Breakeven
$45M(2.5x)
Gross
$538,400,000
Profit
$493,400,000
The Star Wars saga continues.
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.
Release
May 20, 1980
Budget
$18M
Breakeven
$45M(2.5x)
Gross
$538,400,000
Profit
$493,400,000
PG · 124 min