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Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB
UNITED STATES · 1967

Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB

George Lucas
dystopian future government surveillance individual rebellion dehumanization escape and freedom
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Synopsis

In an underground city in a dystopian future, the protagonist, whose name is "THX 1138 4EB", is shown running through passageways and enclosed spaces. It is soon discovered that THX is escaping his community. The government uses computers and cameras to track down THX and attempt to stop him; however, they fail. He escapes by breaking through a door and runs off into the sunset. The government sen

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