

Star Wars knockoff so shameless it circles back to legendary.
The movie version of Ryu and Hayato fighting against the Gavanas Empire.
Practical Effects
Cardboard spaceships held together by dreams and glue.
Costume
Vader knockoff wearing what appears to be a trash can.

Director
Minoru Yamada
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Produced by Toei to cash in on Star Wars' 1978 Japanese release before official merchandise hit shelves.
Hiroyuki Sanada (Hayato) became a legit international star in Westworld and Shōgun; this was paycheck #1.
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