The Dam Busters (1955)

Directed by Michael Anderson
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  1. Star Wars (1977)
    "This World War II film's climactic mission to destroy German dams influenced the Death Star attack run, including dialogue like "Get set for your attack run" and "Look at the size of that thing."" 6 Classic Movies That Clearly Inspired Star Wars | Rotten Tomatoes Jeff Giles Editorial
  2. Return of the Jedi (1983)
    "The climactic attack on the Death Star in "A New Hope" was inspired by the bombing strategy depicted in "The Dam Busters," where pilots fly through a trench to deliver a precise payload." Telegraph source

The Dam Busters (1955), directed by Michael Anderson, has been cited as an influence on 2 later works, such as Star Wars and Return of the Jedi. Check out the citations below.