Very few people in film history have a body of work more enduring than George Lucas’. He created both “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” movie franchises. He founded Lucasfilm and Industrial Light and Magic, both studios responsible for many of the greatest blockbusters in film history. He also founded American Zoetrope with “The Godfather” director Francis Ford Coppola, after finishing school at the University of Southern California (USC) in 1967.
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His early success though came from the 1973 movie “American Graffiti.” It was a film about Lucas’ early life. It was a hit with audiences and critics alike. The film was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture.
But nobody could have predicted that in four short years, Lucas would go one to create what would be his greatest achievement. A troubled production would not stop “Star Wars” from becoming the biggest blockbuster in history at the time. And decades later, no other film franchise has come close to the reaction “Star Wars” elicits from its loyal fans when new installments are announced. Lucas created a cultural phenomenon that transcended barriers and would continue to do so for decades.
Incredibly enough, Lucas’ creation has only gotten stronger in time. Even after the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney, Lucas still continues to be one of the most successful moviemakers in the history of American cinema.
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