American Graffiti
Gary Kurtz and George Lucas' first collaboration was on the 1973 film "American Graffiti". Lucas and producer Kurtz initially took the script to American International Pictures, which expressed interest but ultimately deemed "American Graffiti" not violent or sexual enough by the studio's standards. The pair eventually found favor at Universal Pictures, who allowed Lucas total artistic control and the right of final cut privilege on the condition that he and Kurtz make "American Graffiti" on a strict, low budget.