Did Star Wars Copy Dune? A Sci-Fi Ripoff Conspiracy Explained
For decades, fans have debated how much George Lucas' "Star Wars" franchise "stole" from Frank Herbert's "Dune." We break it all down for you.
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For decades, fans have debated how much George Lucas' "Star Wars" franchise "stole" from Frank Herbert's "Dune." We break it all down for you.
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