Star Wars
Popular motion picture (1977) in the swashbuckling, "space opera" tradition
of Burroughs's Martian yarns. Morphologically
diverse aliens feature prominently, notably in the bar scene, but for decorative
purposes only. Although basically a western set in space, Stars Wars is
unusual for its mystical element and, in particular, with the idea of an
all-pervading "force" that can be harnessed by certain people for good or
evil. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and The Return of the Jedi
(1983) completed the original trilogy which was followed by a series of
"prequels" beginning in 1999.
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