In the aftermath of the Rebel Alliance's defeat at the hands of the Empire, Luke Skywalker embarks on his training as a Jedi under the guidance of Yoda. Meanwhile, his companions are relentlessly chased across the galaxy by the infamous Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett. Director Irvin Kershner, along with writers Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan, and George Lucas, bring to life a stellar cast including Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher.