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Originally Posted by matthewota
Star Wars, IMHO, is not science fiction, it is a space opera that was based on a Kurosawa 1950s samurai movie called "The Hidden Fortress"
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According to Lucas, it's also largely based on the old movie serials, and having seen more than a few of those, I'm inclined to believe him. That said, if it's got FTL travel, it's science fiction.
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