Year |
1980 |
Poster Size |
27 x 40 Inches (US One-Sheet) |
Art By |
Tom Jung |
Rolled/Folded/Other |
Rolled previously folded |
Condition |
Very Good |
Condition Notes |
Some minor normal signs of of ageing. Originally folded as issued, some light fold marks. |
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 and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, based on a story by George Lucas. Produced by Lucasfilm, it is the second film in the Star Wars film series (albeit the fifth chronologically) and the sequel to Star Wars (1977). Set three years after the events of the first film, the Galactic Empire, under the leadership of Darth Vader and the Emperor, pursues Luke Skywalker and the rest of the Rebel Alliance. While Vader relentlessly pursues Luke's friends—Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and C-3PO—Luke studies the Force under Jedi Master Yoda. The ensemble cast includes Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and Frank Oz.
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: Richard Marquand
Written By: George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan
In Theaters: 1980
This brilliant and rare poster featuring the alternative illustration of Darth Vader by Tom Jung was for the 10th anniversary of the film in 1990, and has wonderful colour.
You can read more information about the history of this and other Star Wars posters in our blog post here.
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