The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 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. 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". 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. Rebel ally Luke Skywalker trains to master the Force so he can confront the Emperor's powerful disciple, Darth Vader. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz. Hello everyone, welcome to Popcorn Roulette! We are a movie and television reaction channel featuring a dynamic roster of reactors including COBY, AMELIA, and JONATHAN along with CAMI, NICKI and NICOLETTE dropping in from time to time! Thank you for supporting us and we hope you have a good time here! For More Exclusive Content On Movies and TV Shows, and To Support Our Channel, Please Subscribe To Our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/PopcornRoulette Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornroulettereactions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/p0pc0rnr0ulette #TheEmpirseStrikesBack #Reaction End Music by: Diego A. R. Delfino