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THX 1138 (1971)

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Overview

Director:
George Lucas
Writers:
George Lucas (story)
George Lucas (earlier screenplay)
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Release Date:
11 March 1971 (USA) more
Genre:
Sci-Fi | Drama more
Tagline:
Visit the future where love is the ultimate crime. more
Plot:
Set in the 25th century, the story centers around a man and a woman who rebel against their rigidly controlled society. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
Improvised student film becomes theatrical release. more

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
THX-1138 (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated R for some sexuality/nudity. (2004 director's cut)
Runtime:
86 min | USA:88 min (director's cut)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Germany:12 | UK:15 (video rating) (director's cut) (2004) | UK:X (original rating) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | South Korea:15 (director's cut) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Brazil:14 | UK:15 (video rating) (1988-2003) | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Finland:K-11 (2004 director's cut) | Iceland:Unrated | Italy:VM14 | Singapore:NC-16 | USA:GP (original rating) | USA:R (2004 director's cut)
Filming Locations:
Alameda, California, USA more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
A scene in which THX falls into a garbage compactor and fends off a mutated rodent was cut because the monster did not look realistic. This situation was later reused in Star Wars (1977). more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: During the car chase, the number 5 on a radio announcer's hat is backwards, revealing the usage of a mirror image. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Male voice (medicine cabinet): What's wrong?
THX 1138: Nothing. Nothing really. I just feel that I need something stronger.
Male voice (medicine cabinet): If you have a problem, don't hesitate to ask for assistance.
THX 1138: Yes, thank you, I'll be alright.
Male voice (medicine cabinet): Call 3485...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Battlespace (2006) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Elevator Music more

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23 out of 31 people found the following comment useful:-
Improvised student film becomes theatrical release., 22 April 2000
Author: LONE SOLO from Jerkwater USA

One of the neat things about this movie is that even in it's finished version it has a independent/student film look....which I think helps it! Parts of this film were shot in the underground BART transit system that was being constructed near San Franscisco (I believe). George Lucas was a film major at USC when his film was spotted and changed into a theatrical release. (The same thing happend to John Carpenter) This film marks the first collaboration of Francis Coppola and Lucas...the two have remained friends ever since. I liked the robot police men depicted in this film, they have a simple look and are still credible in the menace they portray. This is a science fiction film that is darker than anything Lucas has yet done. I think it's a underestimated classic.

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