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George Lucas' 'Star Wars: A New Hope' (1977) introduced the Force and what other technological element?
Answer
Lightsabers
Star Wars introduced lightsabers—plasma-based weapons wielded by Jedi—alongside the mystical Force. The film's use of practical effects, model work, and visual storytelling revolutionized cinema and created a cultural phenomenon.
💡 Did you know?
Star Wars was initially considered a risky project by studios; Lucas had to fight for creative control.
Other options people guess
- Warp drives
- Time travel
- Cloaking devices
Topics
- Science Fiction
- Space Opera
- 1970s Cinema
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