EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, THE (1980) 7405

Original 20th Century-Fox 1997 Re-Release One Sheet Poster (27x41). Drew Struzan Artwork. Rolled. Very Fine Plus.

Original 20th Century-Fox 1997 Re-Release One Sheet Poster (27x41) for the Irvin Kershner science fiction adventure, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980) starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Billy Dee Williams. This was the second film to come out in the STAR WARS series, and many critics consider it to be the best film in the original trilogy with a distinctive ÒdarkÓ side. The special effects were considerably better than the first movieÑfrom 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 saber 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. This original re-release poster with Drew Struzan artwork is rolled and in very fine plus condition. 

Harrison Ford 1 - Actor
Mark Hamill - Actor
Carrie Fisher - Actor
IRVIN KERSHNER - Director
Billy Dee Williams - Actor
James Earl Jones -
John Glover - Actor
Treat Williams - Actor
Kenneth Colley - Actor