George Lucas in Love (1999): Cast & Plot
George Lucas in Love is a 1999 short romantic drama directed by Joe Nussbaum, starring Martin Hynes as George Lucas, Patrick Kerr and Lisa Jakub. It runs 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Director
- Joe Nussbaum
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Quality Films Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is George Lucas in Love About?
The premise of George Lucas in Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a tongue‑in‑cheek, galaxy‑far‑away opening, the film follows 1967 film student George Lucas as he struggles with writer’s block on his sci‑fi script “Space Wheat.” A striking fellow student, recognizable by her iconic hair, shows him that the most compelling stories are right before his eyes, inspiring him to finish his work.
George Lucas in Love Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- university of southern california
- film student
- parody comedy
- film school
- george lucas character
- year 1967
- farce comedy
- high concept comedy
- quirky comedy
- period romance
- screenwriter
- writer's block
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- romantic comedy
- 1960s
- student film
- spoof
- script writer
- independent film
- character name in title
- surprise ending
George Lucas in Love Cast & Characters
Martin Hynes leads the cast as George Lucas, with Patrick Kerr as Professor and Lisa Jakub as Marion. Directed by Joe Nussbaum; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joe Nussbaum
- Martin Hynes as George Lucas
- Patrick Kerr as Professor
- Lisa Jakub as Marion
- Marilyn McIntyre as Mother
Also Starring in George Lucas in Love
· 2 more- Jeff Wiens Aaron
- Jason Peck Benji
More from Joe Nussbaum
More films directed by Joe Nussbaum, best-rated first: Sydney White, Prom, Sleepover and Upside-Down Magic.
George Lucas in Love Plot Summary
What happens in George Lucas in Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the film, George Lucas is a 1967 USC college student wrestling with writer’s block as he tries to craft a sci-fi tale about a young space farmer facing a failing crop of “space wheat”. He steps away from the page and wanders through a campus teeming with people who will someday echo the legends of the galaxy—figures who will inform the creation of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Jabba the Hutt, R2-D2, and C-3PO. The environment feels ripe with potential, yet the spark remains stubbornly elusive.
Full summary
The whole story of George Lucas in Love, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know George Lucas in Love?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which university does George Lucas attend in the film?
Cars in George Lucas in Love
1 car on screen: the 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder.
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1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder Minor role
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George Lucas in Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of George Lucas in Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is George Lucas in Love?
George Lucas in Love runs 8 minutes.
When was George Lucas in Love released?
George Lucas in Love was released on September 18, 1999.
Who directed George Lucas in Love?
George Lucas in Love was directed by Joe Nussbaum.
More films by Joe Nussbaum Who is in the cast of George Lucas in Love?
George Lucas in Love stars Martin Hynes as George Lucas, Patrick Kerr as Professor and Lisa Jakub as Marion, among 6 credited actors.
Does George Lucas in Love have a post-credit scene?
No. George Lucas in Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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