What previous works was Star Wars influenced by? — What we ship — Practical take

plumb_pete

George Lucas' epic space opera Star Wars was released theatrically on May 25, 1977. It became a financial triumph (by earning a total of $775 million and becoming the third highest-grossing film, when adjusted for inflation) and a critical success (by receiving ten Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and winning seven). I assume that George Lucas was influenced by previous movies/books. Can you name where some of those exact inspirations...

Originally asked by Grant on Stack Exchange (movies) (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

The final attack sequence on the Death Star has some striking resemblances to the film 633 Squadron (1964). The film ends with an attack by Mosquito fighter bombers on a German controlled plant in Norway manufacturing heavy water needed for atomic bomb experiments. This requires them to fly along a fjord at a low level very fast and hit a precise area to destroy the plant. They come under attack from both anti-aircraft guns along the fjord walls and German fighters.

Full answer by Sarriesfan: https://movies.stackexchange.com/a/59726 (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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