The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
An original b&w photo still from Star Wars.
The Empire Strikes Back (1980), featuring the saga’s most beloved droids in a moment of quiet camaraderie. The image captures C-3PO and R2-D2 standing amid the icy environment of Hoth, their contrasting forms: a tall, polished protocol droid and a compact, battle-worn astromech, creating a visual shorthand for the series’ blend of humour, heart, and adventure. C-3PO’s tentative gesture toward R2-D2 reads as both anxious and friendly.
This still reflects the world-building mastery that set The Empire Strikes Back apart as the darkest and most emotionally layered chapter of the original trilogy. Through characters large and small, the film deepened the mythology of Star Wars, balancing spectacle with intimacy and uncertainty. The droids, serving as witnesses to galactic upheaval, remained the audience’s point of familiarity and warmth. As a piece of cinema history, this image stands as an enduring symbol of the franchise’s ability to invest even its mechanical characters with personality, charm, and lasting emotional resonance.
- Year: 1980
- Condition: Unframed
- Size: 8 X 10 Inches
- Product Code: T6323
