Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' (1971)
The film features a conversation between Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, producer of THX 1138. They discuss Lucas' vision for the film, including his ideas about science fiction in general and in particular his concept of the "used future" which would famously feature in his film Star Wars. Intercut with this discussion is footage shot prior to the start of production of THX 1138 showing several of its actors having their heads shaved, a requirement for appearing in the film. In several cases the actors are shown being shaved in a public location. For example, Maggie McOmie is shaved outside the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, while Robert Duvall watches a sporting event as his hair is cut off. Another actor, Marshall Efron, who would later play an insane man in the film, cut off his own hair and was filmed doing so in a bathtub.
Cast
- George Lucas - Self
- Francis Ford Coppola - Self
- Walter Murch - Self
- Claudette Bessing - Self
- Irene Cagen - Self
- Robert Duvall - Self
- Marshall Efron - Self
- Maggie McOmie - Self
- David Myers - Self
- Matthew Robbins - Self
Keywords
hair, documentary short
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' about?
- The film features a conversation between Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, producer of THX 1138. They discuss Lucas' vision for the film, including his ideas about science fiction in general and in particular his concept of the "used future" which would famously feature in his film Star Wars. Intercut with this discussion is footage shot prior to the start of production of THX 1138 showing several of its actors having their heads shaved, a requirement for appearing in the film. In several cases the actors are shown being shaved in a public location. For example, Maggie McOmie is shaved outside the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, while Robert Duvall watches a sporting event as his hair is cut off. Another actor, Marshall Efron, who would later play an insane man in the film, cut off his own hair and was filmed doing so in a bathtub.
- Who directed Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'?
- Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' was directed by George Lucas.
- Who stars in Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'?
- Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' stars George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Walter Murch, Claudette Bessing, Irene Cagen, Robert Duvall.
- How long is Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'?
- Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'?
- Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' produced?
- Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138' was produced in United States of America.