Ladyhawke (1985) Drama Fantasy Comedy Adventure
Ladyhawke (1985) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.4/10
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Ladyhawke Plot Synopsis:
Philippe Gaston (Matthew Broderick), a thief, escapes from the dungeon at Aquila, sparking a manhunt. He is nearly captured when Captain Etienne Navarre (Rutger Hauer) befriends him. Navarre has been hunted by the Bishop's men for two years, ever since he escaped with the Lady Isabeau (Michelle Pfeiffer), after whom the Bishop (John Wood) has lusted. Navarre and Isabeau have a curse that the Bishop has placed on them that causes Navarre to be a wolf during the night and Isabeau to be a hawk during the day. Navarre insists that Philippe help him re-enter the city to help him kill the heavily guarded Bishop.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Philipe Gastone, a thief, escapes from the dungeon at Aquila, sparking a manhunt. He is nearly captured when Captain Navarre befriends him...
Tagline: CURSED FOR ETERNITY...No force in Heaven will release them. No power on Earth can save them. [UK Theatrical]
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Ladyhawke Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Box Office: $18,432,000
Awards: 5
Nominations: 7
Language: English
Country: United States, Italy, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Ladyhawke Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 12, 1985
Writers: Edward Khmara, Michael Thomas, Tom Mankiewicz, David Webb Peoples
Producers: Harvey Bernhard, Richard Donner, Lauren Shuler Donner
Editors: Stuart Baird
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Ladyhawke (1985) Cast (Click to Expand)
Ladyhawke Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Broderick | ... | Gaston |
| Rutger Hauer | ... | Navarre |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | ... | Isabeau |
| Leo McKern | ... | Imperius |
| John Wood | ... | Bishop |
| Ken Hutchison | ... | Marquet |
| Alfred Molina | ... | Cezar |
| Giancarlo Prete | ... | Fornac |
| Loris Loddi | ... | Jehan |
| Alex Serra | ... | Mr. Pitou (as Alessandro Serra) |
| Charles Borromel | ... | Insane Prisoner |
| Massimo Sarchielli | ... | Innkeeper |
| Nicolina Papetti | ... | Mrs. Pitou |
| Russel Case | ... | Lieutenant (as Russell Kase) |
| Donald Hodson | ... | Guard on Cart (as Don Hudson) |
| Gregory Snegoff | ... | Cart Driver |
| Gaetano Russo | ... | Guard in the Cell |
| Rod Dana | ... | Guard at the City Gate |
| Stefano Horowitzo | ... | Bishop''s Bodyguard |
| Paul Tuerpe | ... | Guard |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Matthew Broderick (b. March 21, 1962) – Gaston
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7½" (1.72 m) - Rutger Hauer, as Navarre, passed away at age 75 in Beetsterzwaag, Friesland, Netherlands.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Michelle Pfeiffer (b. April 29, 1958) – Isabeau
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Michele Pfeiffer - Leo McKern, as Imperius, passed away at age 82 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Leon McKern - John Wood, as Bishop, passed away at age 81 in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Tom Wood | John Woods - Ken Hutchison (b. November 24, 1948) – Marquet
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ken Hutchinson - Alfred Molina (b. May 24, 1953) – Cezar
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Giancarlo Prete, as Fornac, passed away at age 58 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Timothy Brent | Jack Garder | Philip Garner | Philippe Garnier - Loris Loddi – Jehan
- Alex Serra – Mr. Pitou (as Alessandro Serra)
Also known as: Alessandro Serra - Charles Borromel (b. November 30, 2006) – Insane Prisoner
- Massimo Sarchielli, as Innkeeper, passed away at age 79 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Max Pailey | Maximo Sarchielli | Massimo Sarchinelli | Massimo Serchielli - Nicolina Papetti – Mrs. Pitou
- Russel Case – Lieutenant (as Russell Kase)
Also known as: Russell Case | Russell Kase - Donald Hodson (b. November 30, 1926) – Guard on Cart (as Don Hudson)
Also known as: Don Hobson | Donald F. Hodson | Donald Falaise Hodson | Donal Hodson | Don Hodson | Don Hudson
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