THX 1138 facts for kids
THX 1138 is a 1971 science fiction movie. It was the very first feature movie directed by George Lucas. You might know George Lucas as the creator of Star Wars!
The movie was also produced by Francis Ford Coppola and his company, American Zoetrope.
THX 1138 was based on a short film George Lucas made when he was in college in 1967. That short film was called Electric Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB.
About the Movie
THX 1138 is set in a future world where people live underground. The story follows a worker named THX 1138 who tries to escape this controlled society. It explores ideas about freedom and what it means to be human.
Who Made the Movie?
George Lucas directed THX 1138. This movie helped him start his career in filmmaking. It showed his unique vision and style, which he later used in his famous Star Wars films.
Francis Ford Coppola was the executive producer. He is another very famous director, known for movies like The Godfather. Coppola helped Lucas get the funding and support needed to make THX 1138.
Images for kids
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The film's title-card
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Hans Memling's Christ Giving His Blessing (1478) was used to show the main god in the movie, OMM 0000.
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Special cars called Lola T70s were changed and used in the film.
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The Transbay Tube, which was not finished yet, was used as the tunnel for THX's escape.
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Movie critic Roger Ebert really liked how the movie looked.
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The George Lucas Director's Cut has new scenes, like this one from the factory where THX works.
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See also
In Spanish: THX 1138 para niños
