Like all other drones in the sprawling subterranean technocracy, he has a designation: THX 1138. He's the product of a number-crunching, soul-numbing society. But there' s a flaw: He's human and wants out.
George Lucas gave movie loves notice of the greatness to come with this feature-film directorial debut, seen here in a
Director's Cut. Using astonishing visuals and groundbreaking sound effects, Lucas showed the inventiveness he would later bring to
American Graffiti and his
Star Wars and
Indiana Jones epics. Robert Duvall is the hero behind the number, a man who breaks free of the state-required stupor of drugs, learns the liberating power of love and seeks out a brave new world.
