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Four years after “Graffiti,” Lucas became a bona fide Hollywood legend with the release of “Star Wars,” one of the most successful films of all time|With its somewhat unique premise and then-unknown cast, Universal Studios had such little faith in the film’s potential that executives shelved it for six months after it was completed|In 1972, a relatively unknown filmmaker named George Lucas began shooting a low-budget joyride comedy from a screenplay he had written|Five sequels followed, all under Lucas’ supervision, and in 2012 Lucas sold the franchise to Disney for $4 billion|With a budget of a little over $777,000, Lucas’ passion project eventually grossed $115 million-plus in theaters, while pulling in an additional $55 million in video rental sales throughout the years|”American Graffiti” garnered five Oscar nominations in 1974, including a nod for best picture}