Epic based in part on Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress"

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(Other definitions for starwars that I've seen before include "George Lucas 1970s epic" , "George Lucas's cult sci-fi film" , "Space fiction film - SDI" , "Series of films, intergalactic battles" , "Strategic Defense Initiative (US) -- sci-fi film" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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Epic based in part on Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress" (8)