The Empire Strikes Back

1980 · 124 MIN · IMDB 8.7 · 1,429,403 VOTES · DIR. Irvin Kershner

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,133 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:03:24 Echo Three to Echo Seven.
00:06:41 How we're going to dry her clothes I really don't know.
00:12:48 You will go to the Dagobah system.
00:17:26 Headquarters personnel, report to command centre.
00:21:29 You too.
00:24:40 I know what you mean.
00:29:24 - Coming around. - Watch that crossfire, boys.
00:35:35 - Sir, might I suggest- - Shut him up or shut him down!
00:40:35 R2?
00:45:28 Like we're being watched.
00:49:00 Would you please stop calling me that?
00:51:52 Yes.
00:55:04 I'm not afraid.
00:59:25 when you are calm, at peace...
01:05:15 Get a shuttle ready.
01:11:08 Admiral.
01:14:45 Difficult to see.
01:18:37 I've had supply problems of every kind.
01:21:16 R2, fire up the converters.
01:25:08 I'm sorry.
01:30:03 but it should be adequate to freeze Skywalker...
01:37:59 I knew all along. It had to be a mistake.
01:46:02 Don't make me destroy you.
01:52:25 - Yes, my lord. - Good.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,133
Dialogue density9.1 lines / min
First line00:03:24
Final line01:52:25

Production Record

DirectorIrvin Kershner
LanguageEnglish
Budget$18,000,000
Revenue$538,400,000
IMDb votes1,429,403