The first movie with terrific computer animation and graphics was released in 1982. What was its name?

Star Wars
Tron
Forbidden Planet
Dark Star E. None of the above

The correct answer is: B. Tron

Tron is a 1982 American science fiction film directed by Steven Lisberger and produced by Walt Disney Productions. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, and Barnard Hughes. It is set in a world inside a computer where programs are living beings. The film follows the story of Flynn (Bridges), a computer programmer who is transported inside the computer world and becomes involved in a rebellion against the Master Control Program (MCP).

Tron was the first feature-length film to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) extensively. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $70 million at the box office. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

The other options are:

  • A. Star Wars (1977): A space opera film directed by George Lucas. It is the first film in the Star Wars franchise.
  • C. Forbidden Planet (1956): A science fiction film directed by Fred McLeod Wilcox. It is set in the year 2200 and follows the crew of the starship C57D as they investigate a mysterious planet.
  • D. Dark Star (1974): A science fiction comedy film directed by John Carpenter. It is about a crew of astronauts who are sent on a mission to destroy a planet.
  • E. None of the above: None of these films were released in 1982.