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UNITED STATES · 1967

The Emperor

George Lucas
New Hollywood radio broadcasting disc jockey culture fantasy and escapism popular culture entertainment personality
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Synopsis

Comments on the background and popularity of disc jockey "Emperor" Bob Hudson, who bases his shows on the idea that radio is a fantasy.

Year1967
CountryUnited States
DirectorGeorge Lucas
MovementNew Hollywood
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