Yes and no. Lucas tended to play up the Joe Campbell archetypical “Hero’s Journey” thing after “Star Wars” became a big hit, but it’s clear the first film owes a big debt to samurai flicks, particularly Kurosawa’s 1958 film “The Hidden Fortress.”
It would not be logical for Lucas to sue. The probability is 81.36 percent that he would lose and 93.25 percent that bringing the suit would give him a reputation as a bully.
runar over 11 years ago
More to the point – Lucas’ dialogue isn’t worth stealing.
Sisyphos over 11 years ago
Give up, Lucas! Eveyrone knows you can’t beat Cartoonista El Jefe on his own turf!
Plods with ...™ over 11 years ago
You’re really in trouble now that Star Wars is owned by Disney!
ame_baby over 11 years ago
LMAO!!!!
reverence over 11 years ago
capndunzzi- it says ‘peace’.
GoodQuestion Premium Member over 11 years ago
Like the books by the 3 wise men and a second nod to Cheech and CB, but where is Opus? . . .☺
prrdh over 11 years ago
Are new bees anything like newbies?
ColonelClaus over 11 years ago
Now thats funny! I dont care who you are! Git’rdone!
Lord, I’m sorry for stealing Dwight’s line, and bless the pygmeys in new guiena!
The Life I Draw Upon over 11 years ago
I am glad that you are feeling better. Its good to have you back.
puddleglum1066 over 11 years ago
Yes and no. Lucas tended to play up the Joe Campbell archetypical “Hero’s Journey” thing after “Star Wars” became a big hit, but it’s clear the first film owes a big debt to samurai flicks, particularly Kurosawa’s 1958 film “The Hidden Fortress.”
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 11 years ago
(sigh)I still miss you Sparky…(sigh)I love the decor in your office, J.T..
prrdh over 11 years ago
Shouldn’t that be, “If me you strike down, I more powerful than you could…”?
prrdh over 11 years ago
It would not be logical for Lucas to sue. The probability is 81.36 percent that he would lose and 93.25 percent that bringing the suit would give him a reputation as a bully.