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The original Star Wars was inspired by Kurosawa's Hidden Fortress. George Lucas also wanted Toshiro Mifuni to play Obi Wan.

[Conan the Librarian]

Toshiro Mifuni was one of the great actors of the world. Would watch anything with him in it.

As for ‘Hidden Fortress’ Lucas even took the swipe screens!