[thechat] Lucas' inspiration for Star Wars?

[martin.p.burns at uk.pwcglobal.com]

Memo from Martin P Burns of PricewaterhouseCoopers

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...han solo-v-John Wayne/the outlaw Josey Wales/Lone Ranger
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at
your side, kid."
the Millennium Falcon-v-Silver,
Chewie-v-Tonto,
C3PO-v-any pastor, doctor or lawyer figure
Evil gang in town busting up the good guys' living or rich rancher buying
up everyone's property by hook or crook
Ewoks-v-'good natives'
Darth-v-Kenobi light sabres at ten paces while the town watches
Lando-v-The ally who betrays




Yes... & Luke's family being massacred by the native sand people.
Classic western tripe. Yes, the bar.  Yes, the desolate wasteland
planet...


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