AN 'EMPIRE' AT 40: THE FORBIDDEN KISS!

Image: via Star Wars screencaps.com

An angry Leia's out to prove a point against the ego-fuelled confidence of Han Solo, in a way that certainly pleases Luke Skywalker, for a fun comedy moment that got a good laugh in cinemas back in 1980, best enjoyed without the later 1983 revelation that Luke and Leia were actually twins- which would go on to make their 'kiss' a true 'yuck' moment in Star Wars history! Here is a selection of images from the scene (the only time the main cast are together in the film) and behind the scene moments interacting with director Irvin Kershner.