Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

45+ Years | 500+ Film and TV credits | 135+ Awards

SINCE 1975

For many fans, this is the beating heart of all Star Wars films. Darker and denser than the original, it pushed the amazement audiences felt after watching the first visual extravaganza into another dimension.

1980 Special Achievement Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects

Director
Irvin Kershner
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Edlund
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Muren
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Ken Ralston
ILM Visual Effects Art Director
Joe Johnston