Empire Strikes Back, The (1980)
The Empire Strikes Back is widely regarded as the darkest and most emotionally complex chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, deepening George Lucas’s space opera into mythic tragedy. Released in 1980 and directed by Irvin Kershner, the film expands the saga’s scope and stakes, pairing operatic storytelling with iconic revelations that reshaped popular cinema.
A striking original Advance Style B US One Sheet for The Empire Strikes Back (1980). This atmospheric illustrated poster presents Darth Vader as a towering, almost godlike presence, his outstretched hand looming over the fractured Rebel heroes below. Rendered in cool blues and smoky whites, the design emphasizes mood and menace rather than spectacle, signaling the film’s darker tone and narrative weight. With its dramatic composition and painterly detail, this advance one-sheet is a highly sought-after piece of Star Wars history, embodying the epic scale and emotional intensity that define the saga at its peak.
- Year: 1980
- Nationality: Original US Advance Style B One Sheet
- Condition: Linen-Backed
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: W3912
