Empire Strikes Back, The (1980)
Many critics consider this 2nd film to be the best film in the original trilogy with a distinctive "dark" side. This is an Original 1980 20th Century-Fox Poster from the time of the film's release.
The special effects were considerably better than the first movie, from the amazing invasion near the beginning by the huge Imperial Walkers, reminiscent of Hannibal use of elephants in the Punic Wars, to the ultra-exciting light-sabre duel between Luke and Vader at the conclusion. In between, we are first introduced to Jedi master Yoda, who must try to train the impatient Luke in the ways of a Jedi warrior. While STAR WARS is optimistic with a happy ending, this film explores the overwhelming power and relentless evil of the Dark Side. It begins gloomily and ends with just a glimmer of hope after a finale of betrayal and revelation.
After the Rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
- Year: 1980
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Unfolded
- Type: Half Sheets
- Size: 22 X 28 Inches
- Product Code: W4778
