THX 1138, the first movie directed and co-written by George Lucas, was released 55 years ago today.
Lucas has always loved politics and car chases. THX 1138 is so key to understanding his work. đź‘Ś
Iconic role for the late Robert Duvall (1931-2026).
Alt: a man covering his face with his hands in a white shirt
“The idea was that we would push the envelope in terms of what was understandable and say that this was a film from another culture that had somehow landed in 1970.”
—Walter Murch, THX 1138's 55th anniversary
