THX 1138
"The Future is here."
Originally released in 1971. THX 1138 is a science fiction/drama film. directed by George Lucas. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, and Don Pedro Colley
Synopsis
People in the future live in a totalitarian society. A technician named THX 1138 lives a mundane life between work and taking a controlled consumption of drugs that the government uses to make puppets out of people. As THX is without drugs for the first time he has feelings for a woman and they start a secret relationship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (1,021 votes)
Budget
$777K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
3.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $777,000
- Revenue
- $2,437,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- American Zoetrope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is THX 1138 about?
People in the future live in a totalitarian society. A technician named THX 1138 lives a mundane life between work and taking a controlled consumption of drugs that the government uses to make pupp...
Who directed THX 1138?
THX 1138 was directed by George Lucas.
How long is THX 1138?
THX 1138 has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was THX 1138 released?
THX 1138 was released on March 11, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in THX 1138?
The main cast of THX 1138 includes Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley, Maggie McOmie, Ian Wolfe.
Is THX 1138 worth watching?
THX 1138 has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 1,021 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.