Every shot in THX 1138 is ambitious, especially for a first-time filmmaker in 1971. The production design is stark, the shot composition is artful—the performances are even soulful.

Watch ‘THX 1138’ Trailer “Francis is really the arty director," Lucas said in the 2004 documentary A Legacy of Filmmakers. "He’s the one who likes psychological motivations. … ...

Don’t worry, George Lucas’ first movie, THX 1138, promises you’ll still have a job after AI takes over the world.

In George Lucas' THX 1138, robots are still inept. Give a mecha-cop a good, sharp smack and he'll fall over dead. Try to discuss your troubles in a computerized confession booth and you'll find ...

THX 1138" can also be seen on a control monitor in the control room where R2D2 and C3PO are staying. In "The Empire Strikes Back", General Rieeken gives the order by radio "Send Renegade 10 and 11 ...