Star wars. Episode V, The empire strikes back
(DVD) 

Originally released as a motion picture in 1980; special ed. with new scenes and enhanced special effects originally released in 1997.

Special features: commentary by George Lucas, Ivan Kershner, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; DVD-ROM weblink.

Director of photography, Peter Suschitzky ; edited by Paul Hirsch ; music, John Williams.

Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness.

Luke Skywalker seeks out the mysterious jedi master Yoda while Han Solo and Princess Leia outrun the Imperial fleet en route to Cloud City.

It is a dark time for the Rebellion. After a devastating attack on their ice base on the frozen planet of Hoth, the Rebels are scattered by Imperial pursuit. Luke Skywalker seeks out the mysterious Jedi Master Yoda in the swamps of Dagobah, while Han Solo and Princess Leia outrun the Imperial fleet to the beautiful Cloud City of Bespin. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, the evil Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap. In the midst of a fierce lightsaber duel with the Sith Lord, Luke faces a terrible truth about the Skywalker legacy. -- from back cover.

DVD format, full screen version; Dolby digital 5.1 or 2.0 surround; region 1.

Soundtrack in English, French or Spanish; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.

Academy Awards, 1981: Best sound; Special achievement award for visual effects.

Grammy Awards, 1981: Best album, motion picture soundtrack.