Few movie villains are as instantly recognizable as Star Wars' ultimate baddie, Emperor Palpatine. A cloaked figure, short in stature but shrouded in mystery, the Sith Lord, known as Darth Sidious, is the mastermind behind nearly every major event in the Star Wars universe. Before holding the title of Galactic Emperor, this sinister force user took his first steps into power as a senator representing Naboo.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace PG Sci-FiActionAdventure Where to Watch *Availability in USRelease Date May 19, 1999 Director George Lucas Cast Liam Neeson , Ewan McGregor , Natalie Portman , Jake Lloyd , Ian McDiarmid , Pernilla August , Oliver Ford Davies , Ahmed Best Runtime 136 minutes 9 "It’s Treason, Then.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back PG Sci-FiActionAdventureFantasy Where to Watch *Availability in USRelease Date June 18, 1980 Director Irvin Kershner Cast Mark Hamill , Harrison Ford , Carrie Fisher , Billy Dee Williams , Anthony Daniels , David Prowse , Kenny Baker , Peter Mayhew , Frank Oz Runtime 124 minutes Studio Lucasfilm Ltd 7 "Everything That Has Transpired Has Done So According To My Design.
5 "Young Fool, Only Now, At The End, Do You Understand." 'Return of the Jedi' Returning to the final confrontation between Sidious, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader aboard the second Death Star, the scene reaches its climax as the Emperor unleashes his full power on Luke in the form of deadly Force lightning. At this moment of overwhelming force, Palpatine utters a phrase laden with cruel pity: "Young fool.