In the years since its release, The Empire Strikes Back has been critically reassessed and is now often regarded as the best film in the Star Wars series and among the greatest films ever made. Subsequent releases have raised the film's worldwide gross to $538–549 million and, adjusted for inflation, it is the thirteenth-highest-grossing film in the United States and Canada. The film was nominated for various awards and won two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and a BAFTA, among others. Critics praised the puppeteered character Yoda, a diminutive alien who serves as Luke's teacher, for having expressive features and characterization. Unlike its predecessor, Empire was met with mixed reviews from critics and fans conflicted over its darker and more mature themes compared to the light-hearted adventure of Star Wars. Released on May 21, 1980, the highly anticipated sequel became the highest-grossing film that year, earning approximately $401.5 million worldwide. Initially budgeted at $8 million, costs had risen to $30.5 million by the project's conclusion. Filmed from March to September 1979 in Finse, Norway, and at Elstree Studios in England, The Empire Strikes Back faced production difficulties, including actor injuries, illnesses, fires, and problems securing additional financing as costs rose. To avoid the stress he faced directing Star Wars, Lucas handed this responsibility to Kershner and focused on expanding his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic instead. Following her death in 1978, he outlined the whole Star Wars saga and wrote the next draft himself, before hiring Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) writer Kasdan to enhance his work. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.įollowing the success of Star Wars, Lucas hired Brackett to write the sequel. Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the powerful Sith lord, Darth Vader. Set three years after the events of Star Wars, the film recounts the battle between the malevolent Galactic Empire, led by the Emperor, and the Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia. The sequel to Star Wars (1977), it is the second film in the Star Wars film series and the fifth chronological chapter of the " Skywalker Saga". Learn more about the MAS Privacy Policy.The Empire Strikes Back (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back) is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner from a screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. I AGREE I REFUSE For more information about your rights, our legal basis for using the personal data, its scope, storage period and other important information please read our GDPR statement being a part of our Privacy Policy. If you wish to receive newsletters, information about contests, promotional campaigns and to stay in touch with us, please consent to the processing of your personal data by clicking the button below. Micro Art Studio has implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure proper protection of personal data and the rights of data subjects. The new rules on the protection of personal data apply from May 25, 2018.
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