The Empire Strikes Back, also known as Star Wars: Episode V â€" The
Empire Strikes Back, is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed
by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan,
based on a story by George Lucas. Produced by Lucasfilm, it is the
second film in the Star Wars film series (albeit the fifth
chronologically) and the sequel to Star Wars (1977).[a] Set three
years after the events of the first film, the Galactic Empire, under
the leadership of Darth Vader and the Emperor, pursues Luke Skywalker
and the rest of the Rebel Alliance. While Vader relentlessly pursues
Luke's friendsâ€"Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and C-3POâ€"Luke
studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda. The ensemble cast includes
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony
Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank
Oz.Following the success of Star Wars, Lucas hired Brackett to write
the sequel; after her death in 1978, he outlined the Star Wars saga as
a whole and wrote the next draft himself, before hiring Kasdan. Lucas
chose not to direct due to his obligations at Industrial Light & Magic
and handling the financing, and passed the duty to Kershner, his
former professor. Filmed from March to September 1979, The Empire
Strikes Back faced a difficult production that included actor
injuries, a set fire, and fines from the Writers and Directors Guilds
of America. The initial budget was $18 million, but ballooned to $33
million by the time production concluded, making it one of the most
expensive films ever made at the time.
Empire Strikes Back, is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed
by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan,
based on a story by George Lucas. Produced by Lucasfilm, it is the
second film in the Star Wars film series (albeit the fifth
chronologically) and the sequel to Star Wars (1977).[a] Set three
years after the events of the first film, the Galactic Empire, under
the leadership of Darth Vader and the Emperor, pursues Luke Skywalker
and the rest of the Rebel Alliance. While Vader relentlessly pursues
Luke's friendsâ€"Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and C-3POâ€"Luke
studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda. The ensemble cast includes
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony
Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank
Oz.Following the success of Star Wars, Lucas hired Brackett to write
the sequel; after her death in 1978, he outlined the Star Wars saga as
a whole and wrote the next draft himself, before hiring Kasdan. Lucas
chose not to direct due to his obligations at Industrial Light & Magic
and handling the financing, and passed the duty to Kershner, his
former professor. Filmed from March to September 1979, The Empire
Strikes Back faced a difficult production that included actor
injuries, a set fire, and fines from the Writers and Directors Guilds
of America. The initial budget was $18 million, but ballooned to $33
million by the time production concluded, making it one of the most
expensive films ever made at the time.
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