Movies
The Empire Strikes Back
- May 20, 1980
- 124 min.
- Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- United States
United States
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.
Original title: The Empire Strikes Back
7
nominations
43%
winning rate
3
wins
Academy Awards #53 - 1981
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Original Score | John Williams | — |
| Best Sound | Bill Varney, Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Peter Sutton | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Norman Reynolds, Leslie Dilley, Harry Lange, Alan Tomkins, Michael Ford | — |
| Special Achievement Award | Brian Johnson, Richard Edlund, Dennis Muren, Bruce Nicholson - for Visual Effects | Winner |
British Academy Film Awards #34 - 1981
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Original Score | John Williams | Winner |
| Best Sound | Peter Sutton, Ben Burtt, Bill Varney | — |
| Best Production Design | Norman Reynolds | — |
