STAR WARS vs. THE HIDDEN FORTRESS: A Visual Guide ~ The Geek Twins

1/06/2015

STAR WARS vs. THE HIDDEN FORTRESS: A Visual Guide

1/06/2015 08:44:00 PM 20 comments

According to numerous sources, George Lucas was inspired by the classic 1958 Japanese film, The Hidden Fortress. Much of the structure of A New Hope, including two comedic characters helping a kidnapped princess, a ruthless general, sword fights, and a seemingly unstoppable fortress were all translated into science fiction terms. Even the screen wipes were taken from Fortress. This mashup is a good way to quickly review how elements and even camera angles were adapted in Star Wars. It was edited by Eugene Baldovino for a class at the Academy of Art University in 1997.

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20 comments:

Pat Dilloway said...: Too bad he didn't have such inspiration for the prequels.; January 6, 2015 at 8:54 PM
Alex J. Cavanaugh said...: What Pat said...; January 7, 2015 at 4:16 AM
Tony Laplume said...: From Akira Kurosawa. A lot of later filmmakers owe him a debt. It would certainly be interesting to see Hidden Fortress itself remade.; January 7, 2015 at 9:19 AM
J.L. Campbell said...: Not much of a Sci-Fi fan. Haven't seen Hidden Fortress.

Happy New Year!; January 7, 2015 at 10:08 AM
miss monica said...: This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.; January 7, 2015 at 11:40 AM
Clarissa Draper said...: Now I want to see The Hidden Fortress.; January 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM
M Pax said...: It's funny, because I watch a lot of those old movies and I'll say so and so definitely watched this and it inspired X.

Although some of those old flicks are really hokey, they have interesting and creative elements. OK, I love hokey...; January 7, 2015 at 12:21 PM
MedeiaSharif said...: This is very interesting. I'd like to see both films.; January 8, 2015 at 4:47 AM
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