Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back - 1980
Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back - 1980
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Condition: Very Good to Excellent.
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Size: 20 cm x 25 cm (8 in x 10 in) (Unframed)
Size: 30.5 cm x 35.5 cm (12.25 in x 14 in) (Framed)
"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…"
A guaranteed original and framed '8x10' candid still from 1980 for "The Empire Strikes Back", sequel to 1977's "Star Wars" and perhaps the most highly regarded of the Star Wars sequels.
Based on a story by George Lucas, this incredible film stars Mark Hamill (as "Luke Skywalker"), Harrison Ford (as "Han Solo"), Carrie Fisher (as "Princess Leia"), Billy Dee Williams (as "Lando Calrissian"), Frank Oz (as "Yoda") and a host of actors now very familiar to all movie fans.
This fantastic candid still showing George Lucas with producer Gary Kurtz, director Irvin Kershner and writer Lawrence Kasdan, would have been shot during filming of the movie's Hoth scenes and then used for publicity during the film's release.
As our photos show, it is in superb condition and it has been framed by us in a black ayous wood frame with an iced white mount, protective barrier board and crystal clear Perspex glazing. As our photos show, it will look amazing on display!
We only sell guaranteed original movie posters. We do not sell reproductions.
Note: This movie still is priced framed. Photos showing 'in room' images are for illustration only. Please check our hi-res images and the sizing information shown above.

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An original 8 × 10 Still from the 1970s–1990s era, issued for theatrical display. A smaller publicity still from the film’s original promotional campaign. It remains in its original paper state.
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