Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB
- 1967
- 15m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.7K
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While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth.While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth.While monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth.
- Awards
- 1 win
- Director
- Writers
- George Lucas
- Matthew Robbins(uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe "EB" referred to in the title means "earth born" according to the original script writer.
- GoofsDuring the credits where George Lucas is mentioned as the director, a piece of transparent tape is visible on the left side of the screen.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Omnibus: George Lucas - Flying Solo (1997)
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Not much happening, but compelling nonetheless
After seeing the theatrical THX 1138 and enjoying its feel very much, I was hyped to be able to see this student project. Let me say that, first and foremost, most of the shots in this film are of absolutely nothing happening. Shots of mainframe computers and other such gadgetry probably lent this film quite an alien feel in 1967, but now it merely fills time waiting for the plot to advance. For 15 minutes, you watch as the story of THX slowly unfolds, how he runs to escape his sterile surroundings and finally reaches his goal.
Probably the most remarkable thing I noticed about this movie is how things changed and how they stayed the same for Lucas in his later pictures. He still treats his actors like action figures. However, I noticed the utter lack of 'cute ideas' that spiced up even the theatrical release of this film. Very monochromatic in emotion and execution, but still gripping in a very real way.
Probably the most remarkable thing I noticed about this movie is how things changed and how they stayed the same for Lucas in his later pictures. He still treats his actors like action figures. However, I noticed the utter lack of 'cute ideas' that spiced up even the theatrical release of this film. Very monochromatic in emotion and execution, but still gripping in a very real way.
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- capnmarvel
- Apr 23, 2000
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By what name was Electronic Labyrinth THX 1138 4EB (1967) officially released in India in English?
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