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The Empire Strikes Back

After Small fan club poster movie poster for Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, released in 1980. The artwork, which has become an iconic piece of film memorabilia, was created by the American artist Roger Kastel. Artwork Details Artist: Roger Kastel. Inspiration: George Lucas requested a "romantic feel" for the poster, and Kastel drew inspiration from Howard Terpning's 1967 re-release poster for Gone with the Wind. Iconic Status: Along with the Jaws poster, this is considered one of Kastel's most well-known and influential works in movie poster illustration. Usage: The artwork was used for the initial theatrical release posters and also featured as cover art for the film's novelization.