Heavy Metal

Name: Heavy Metal
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Music
Released: 1981
Rating: 58.833333333333336
Cast: Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, Jackie Burroughs, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks

1981·Movie

1h 30min

Ratings

58/100

My ScoreNot Rated

6.6

51|6.9

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About

A Step Beyond Science Fiction

The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

DNA

Genres: Absurdist Drama Science Fiction Comedy Supernatural
Mood: HumorousPlayfulBizarreImaginativeViolentDarkly ComedicGrittySurreal
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalIdentity CrisisGood Vs. EvilFate Vs. Free WillThe Cost Of Ambition
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Self-Discovery JourneyLoss Of InnocenceAlien EncountersRedemption ArcBattle Against Dark ForcesJourney Through Dangerous TerrainEpic BattlesInterdimensional Travel
Pacing: Fast-PacedTwistingAction-PackedQuick Cuts
Narrative: Multiple PerspectivesFlashbacks
Dialog: Witty BanterFast-Paced ExchangesNarrative Voiceover
Character Types: VillainExplorerInnocentCaregiverWarriorAnti-HeroEveryman
Humor: Dark ComedyWordplayCrude HumorSurreal HumorGross-Out HumorVisual GagsPhysical ComedyBlack Comedy
Time: Far FuturePresent DayTimeless SettingAncient Civilizations
Place: Alien EnvironmentsIsland ParadiseMountainous TerrainSpace ShipSpace StationFantasy World
Cinematic Style: Surreal ImageryLong TakesHigh Contrast LightingAnimation BlendMinimalist SetsSpecial Effects-Driven
Costume and Set: Extravagant WardrobesFantasy CostumesFuturistic SetsSymbolic Use Of Colors

Sequels and Prequels

Crew

Directed by:

Gerald Potterton, Harold Whitaker, John Bruno

Produced by:

Leonard Mogel, Ivan Reitman

Composed by:

Elmer Bernstein

Cast

Rodger Bumpass

Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)

John Candy

Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)

Jackie Burroughs

Katherine (voice)

Joe Flaherty

Lawyer / General (voice)

Don Francks

Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)

Marilyn Lightstone

Whore / Queen (voice)

Eugene Levy

Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)

Harold Ramis

Zeke (voice)

Richard Romanus

Harry Canyon (voice)

Susan Roman

Girl / Satellite (voice)

Al Waxman

Rudnick (voice)

Harvey Atkin

Alien / Henchman (voice)

John Vernon

Prosecutor (voice)

George Touliatos

Pilot / Barbarian (voice)

August Schellenberg

Norl / Taarak (voice)

Vlasta Vrana

Barbarian Leader (voice)

Alice Playten

Gloria (voice)

Percy Rodriguez

Loc-Nar (voice / uncredited)

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