Willow (1988) Drama Action Fantasy Adventure Romance
Willow (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.70/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.7/10
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Willow Plot Synopsis:
A baby girl is discovered in a river by Ranon and Mims, the children of Willow Ufgood, a dwarf farmer and magician and the baby girl is taken into the care of Willow's family. But when a terrifying dog-like creature attacks Willow's village, whilst tracking down the baby. Willow consults the village council and the wizard The High Aldwin. The High Aldwin gives Willow a task and Willow leaves the village and embarks on the task to give the baby girl to a responsible person. But Willow soon learns the baby is Elora Danan, the baby girl destined to bring about the downfall of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda. Joined by his allies: swordsman Madmartigan, sorceress Fin Raziel and the Brownies Franjean and Rool, Willow takes it upon himself to protect Elora from Queen Bavmorda, who intends to kill Elora and prevent Elora from fulfilling her destiny. And Willow and his allies are pursued by Queen Bavmorda's daughter Sorsha and the evil commander of Queen Bavmorda's army General Kael, whom are searching for Elora and bring her back to Queen Bavmorda's castle, where Queen Bavmorda bids to kill Elora in a ritual and prevent the prophecy of her downfall.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen.
Tagline: Adventure doesn"t come any bigger than this.
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Willow Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Box Office: $57,269,863
Nominations: 13
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Willow Release Dates In Theaters: May 20, 1988, Digital HD: Jan 29, 2019, Blu-ray: Jan 29, 2019
Writers: George Lucas, Bob Dolman
Producers: Joe Johnston, George Lucas, Nigel Wooll
Editors: Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill, Richard Hiscott
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Willow (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
Willow Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Val Kilmer | ... | Madmartigan |
| Joanne Whalley | ... | Sorsha |
| Warwick Davis | ... | Willow Ufgood |
| Jean Marsh | ... | Queen Bavmorda |
| Patricia Hayes | ... | Fin Raziel |
| Billy Barty | ... | High Aldwin |
| Pat Roach | ... | Gen. Kael |
| Gavan O''Herlihy | ... | Airk Thaughbaer |
| David Steinberg | ... | Meegosh |
| Phil Fondacaro | ... | Vohnkar |
| Tony Cox | ... | Vohnkar Warrior |
| Robert Gillibrand | ... | Vohnkar Warrior |
| Mark Northover | ... | Burglekutt |
| Kevin Pollak | ... | Rool |
| Rick Overton | ... | Franjean |
| Maria Holvoe | ... | Cherlindrea (as Maria Holvöe) |
| Julie Peters | ... | Kiaya Ufgood |
| Mark Vandebrake | ... | Ranon Ufgood (as Mark Vande Brake) |
| Dawn Downing | ... | Mims Ufgood |
| Michael Cotterill | ... | Druid |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Val Kilmer (b. December 31, 1959) – Madmartigan
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) - Joanne Whalley (b. August 25, 1961) – Sorsha
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Joanne Whalley-Kilmer - Warwick Davis (b. February 3, 1970) – Willow Ufgood
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 3' 6" (1.07 m)
Also known as: Warwick Davies - Jean Marsh (b. July 1, 1934) – Queen Bavmorda
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Jeanne Marsh | Jean Marsh OBE - Patricia Hayes, as Fin Raziel, passed away at age 88 in Puttenham, Surrey, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 0½" (1.54 m)
Also known as: Pat Hayes - Billy Barty, as High Aldwin, passed away at age 76 in Glendale, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 3' 9" (1.14 m)
Also known as: Fairie | the Gentlemaniacs - Pat Roach, as Gen. Kael, passed away at age 67 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: 'Big' Pat Roach | 'Bomber' Pat Roach - Gavan O''Herlihy (b. April 29, 1954) – Airk Thaughbaer
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Gavin O'Herlihy - David Steinberg, as Meegosh, passed away at age 45 in Valencia, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 3' 1" (0.94 m)
Also known as: David J. Steinberg | David Joseph Steinberg - Phil Fondacaro (b. November 8, 1958) – Vohnkar
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 3' 6" (1.07 m)
Also known as: Philip Fondacaro | Phil Fondicaro | H.G. Golas - Tony Cox (b. March 31, 1958) – Vohnkar Warrior
Sign: Aries, Height: 3' 6" (1.07 m)
Also known as: Joe Anthony Cox - Robert Gillibrand – Vohnkar Warrior
- Mark Northover, as Burglekutt, passed away at age 54 in Upton, Dorset, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 4' 2" (1.27 m) - Kevin Pollak (b. October 30, 1957) – Rool
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Kevin Pollack - Rick Overton (b. August 10, 1954) – Franjean
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Ric Overton
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