Heavy Metal (1981) Horror Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure Animation Music
Heavy Metal (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Aug 07, 1981 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Music | Runtime 1h 26m
- Our Score: ☆ 5/10
Read our Heavy Metal Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.72/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.6/10 - Related: Discover more movies like Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal Plot Synopsis:
As Loc-Nar, a pulsating green orb from deep space, finds its way into the Earth, a multifaceted story of cosmic malice that transcends the strict boundaries of our universe unfolds. No one knows the origin of the floating crystalline sphere; however, all those who have encountered mystical Loc-Nar--men and women across galaxies and dimensions--have fallen prey to the corrosive power of the ancient, green-hued entity. As the tentacles of the parasitic intergalactic force spread across time and space, the question remains. Who can stand in the way of pure evil? Will a noble defender answer humankind's urgent call for help?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with a collection of stories of dark fantasy, er***cism and horror.
Tagline: A Step Beyond Science Fiction
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Heavy Metal Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 86 minutes / Directors: Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas, Julian Harris, Jimmy T. Murakami
Stars: Don Francks, Caroline Semple, Richard Romanus, Susan Roman, Al Waxman … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 07, 1981Box Office: $546,545
Awards: 4
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Heavy Metal Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 07, 1981, Digital HD: Aug 16, 2022, Blu-ray 4K: Aug 16, 2022, Blu-ray CE: Aug 16, 2022, Blu-ray: Aug 16, 2022
Writers: Daniel Goldberg, Len Blum, Dan O'Bannon, Richard Corben, Bernie Wrightson, Angus McKie, Jean 'Moebius' Giraud
Producers: Vic Atkinson, John Coates, Michael C. Gross, John Halas, Richard Hawley, Jerry Hibbert, Peter Lebensold, Leonard Mogel, Larry Nesis, Ivan Reitman, W.H. Stevens Jr.
Editors: Ian Llande, Mick Manning, Gerald Tripp
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Heavy Metal Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Don Francks | ... | Grimaldi (segment "Grimaldi") / Co-Pilot (segment "B-17") / Barbarian (segment "Taarna") (voice) |
| Caroline Semple | ... | Girl (segment "Grimaldi") (voice) |
| Richard Romanus | ... | Harry Canyon (segment "Harry Canyon") (voice) |
| Susan Roman | ... | Girl (segment "Harry Canyon") / Satellite (segment "Harry Canyon") (voice) |
| Al Waxman | ... | Rudnick (segment "Harry Canyon") (voice) |
| Harvey Atkin | ... | Alien (segment "Harry Canyon") / Henchman (segment "Harry Canyon") (voice) |
| John Candy | ... | Desk Sergeant (segment "Harry Canyon") / Dan (segment "Den") / Den (segment "Den") / Robot (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous") (voice) |
| Glenis Wootton Gross | ... | Wh**e (segment "Harry Canyon") (voice) |
| Marilyn Lightstone | ... | Wh**e (segment "Harry Canyon") / Queen (segment "Den") (voice) |
| Jackie Burroughs | ... | Katherine (segment "Den") (voice) |
| Martin Lavut | ... | Ard (segment "Den") (voice) |
| August Schellenberg | ... | Norl (segment "Den") / Taarak (segment "Taarna") (voice) |
| John Vernon | ... | Prosecutor (segment "Captain Sternn") (voice) |
| Eugene Levy | ... | Sternn (segment "Captain Sternn") / Male Reporter (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous") / Edsel (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous") (voice) |
| Joe Flaherty | ... | Lawyer (segment "Captain Sternn") / General (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous") (voice) |
| Rodger Bumpass | ... | Hanover Fiste (segment "Captain Sternn") / Dr. Anrak (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous") (voice) (as Roger Bumpass) |
| Douglas Kenney | ... | Regolian (segment "Captain Sternn") (voice) |
| George Touliatos | ... | Pilot (segment "B-17") / Barbarian (segment "Taarna") (voice) |
| Zal Yanovsky | ... | Navigator (segment "B-17") / Barbarian (segment "Taarna") (voice) |
| Patty Freedman | ... | Woman Reporter (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous") (voice) (as Patty Dworkin) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Don Francks, as Grimaldi (segment \"Grimaldi\") / Co-Pilot (segment \"B-17\") / Barbarian (segment \"Taarna\") (voice), passed away at age 84 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Don Francis | Don Iron Buffalo Francks | Don Franks - Caroline Semple – Girl (segment \"Grimaldi\") (voice)
- Richard Romanus (b. February 8, 1943) – Harry Canyon (segment \"Harry Canyon\") (voice)
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Richard Romanos - Susan Roman (b. April 17, 1957) – Girl (segment \"Harry Canyon\") / Satellite (segment \"Harry Canyon\") (voice)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Suzan Roman - Al Waxman, as Rudnick (segment \"Harry Canyon\") (voice), passed away at age 65 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Stan Ferris | Albert S. Waxman | Albert Waxman - Harvey Atkin, as Alien (segment \"Harry Canyon\") / Henchman (segment \"Harry Canyon\") (voice), passed away at age 74 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Harvey Aiken | Harvey Aitken | Harvey Atkins - John Candy, as Desk Sergeant (segment \"Harry Canyon\") / Dan (segment \"Den\") / Den (segment \"Den\") / Robot (segment \"So Beautiful and So Dangerous\") (voice), passed away at age 43 in Durango, Mexico.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Glenis Wootton Gross – wh**e (segment \"Harry Canyon\") (voice)
- Marilyn Lightstone (b. June 28, 1940) – wh**e (segment \"Harry Canyon\") / Queen (segment \"Den\") (voice)
Sign: Cancer - Jackie Burroughs, as Katherine (segment \"Den\") (voice), passed away at age 71 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Aquarius - Martin Lavut – Ard (segment \"Den\") (voice)
- August Schellenberg, as Norl (segment \"Den\") / Taarak (segment \"Taarna\") (voice), passed away at age 77 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Augie Schellenberg - John Vernon, as Prosecutor (segment \"Captain Sternn\") (voice), passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: John R. Vernon - Eugene Levy (b. December 17, 1946) – Sternn (segment \"Captain Sternn\") / Male Reporter (segment \"So Beautiful and So Dangerous\") / Edsel (segment \"So Beautiful and So Dangerous\") (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Eugene Levey | Mitch & Mickey - Joe Flaherty (b. June 21, 1941) – Lawyer (segment \"Captain Sternn\") / General (segment \"So Beautiful and So Dangerous\") (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Joseph P. Flaherty | Joseph O'Flaherty
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