The 1974 blaxploitation, low-budget film “Soul Wars” holds a unique place in cinematic history as it pre-dated and inadvertently inspired George Lucas’s “Star Wars.” Despite its limited resources, “Soul Wars” featured a memorable cast of characters like Darf Vadorius, Lukovis Moonwalker, and Princess Leilasha. What truly set it apart, however, was its unapologetic use of colorful language, holding a record for the most frequent use of the word “mother-f#cker.” This audacious approach caught the attention of George Lucas, who later cited “Soul Wars” as a source of inspiration for his own space opera, albeit with a more family-friendly vocabulary. In this unexpected way, “Soul Wars” left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape and played a part in shaping the iconic “Star Wars” franchise.