The Empire Strikes Back is a (also known as Star Wars: Episode V – 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. 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".
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| Character | Portrayed By |
|---|---|
| Luke Skywalker | Mark Hamill |
| Han Solo | Harrison Ford |
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| Star Wars Franchise | ||
|---|---|---|
| Films | ||
| Skywalker Saga | Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope • Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back • Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi • Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace • Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones • Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith • Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens • Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi • Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker | |
| Anthology Films | Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film) • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • Solo: A Star Wars Story | |
| Television Shows | ||
| Animated Series | Star Wars: The Clone Wars • Star Wars Rebels • Star Wars: The Bad Batch • Star Wars: Visions | |
| Live-Action | The Mandalorian • The Book of Boba Fett • Obi-Wan Kenobi • Andor • Ahsoka | |