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Star Wars. Episode V, The Empire strikes back [videorecording] / a Lucasfilm Ltd. production ; produced by Gary Kurtz ; screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan ; story by George Lucas ; directed by Irvin Kershner.

Empire strikes back (portion title)
Star Wars. (other title)
Empire strikes back, episode 5 (other title)
Star Wars. (other title)
Star wars. (other title)

Summary:

The battle to save the galaxy from the evil Empire rages on. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Chewbacca face attack by the Imperial forces and its AT-AT walkers on the ice planet Hoth. While Han and Leia escape in the Millennium Falcon, Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Yoda. Only with the Jedi Master's help will Luke survive when the dark side of the Force beckons him into an ultimate duel with Darth Vader.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 129 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen
  • Publisher: Beverly Hills, California : Twentieth Century Fox, [2004]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1980.
Special features: commentary by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; DVD-ROM weblink to exclusive Star Wars content.
Updates include those in the 1997 theatrical release "special edition' with remastered image and sound quality and fixed special effects, and some auditory and scene alterations by George Lucas.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematography, Peter Suschitzky ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; story, George Lucas ; executive producer, George Lucas ; music, John Williams.
Participant or Performer Note:
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Frank Oz.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 EX, Dolby surround, THX certified.
Language Note:
English, French or Spanish dialogue; optional English subtitles ; closed-captioned.
Subject: Organa, Leia (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Solo, Han (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Good and evil > Drama.
Life on other planets > Drama.
Genre: Action and adventure films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Science fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 21 of 23 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 2 of 3 copies available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 23 total copies.
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Hope Mills Library DVD S (Text) 31781063299760 Adult Video Available -
Jonesville Public Library DVD (Text) 30668100224466 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Lee County Main Library DVD STAR WARS (5 EMPIRE) #5113 (Text) 33262003254503 Adult Video Available -
Leicester Library FF 52956 DVD (Text) 0020513005619 Adult Video Available -
Lexington Public Library DVD F PG #8986 (Text) 25908008129749 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Pack Memorial Library FF 50591 DVD PACK (Text) 0020512366434 Adult Video Available -
Reynolda Manor Branch DVD SCI-FI RATING PG (Text) 0112523735375 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Rural Hall Branch DVD SCI-FI RATING PG (Text) 0112515881830 Adult Video Fiction Available -
Scotland County Memorial Library DVD Star 9 (Text) 30388101304346 Adult Video Available -
Spring Lake Library DVD S (Text) 31781064369109 Adult Video Available -