KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1980 · 124 min · PG

The Empire Strikes Back

Directed by Irvin Kershner · Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is a Adventure film, directed by Irvin Kershner set in Space. It runs 124 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty, betrayal, and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Peter Suschitzky
Cast
Mark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherBilly Dee WilliamsAnthony DanielsDavid ProwsePeter MayhewKenny Baker

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off WorldWilderness
When
Timeless

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyBetrayalFreedom & Oppression
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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