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Willow (1988)

PG  126 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama   -  20 May 1988 (USA)
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A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen.

Director:

Ron Howard

Writers:

George Lucas (story), Bob Dolman (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Val Kilmer ...
Joanne Whalley ...
Warwick Davis ...
Jean Marsh ...
Patricia Hayes Patricia Hayes ...
Billy Barty ...
Pat Roach Pat Roach ...
Gavan O'Herlihy ...
Airk Thaughbaer
David Steinberg David Steinberg ...
Phil Fondacaro ...
Tony Cox ...
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Robert Gillibrand Robert Gillibrand ...
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Mark Northover Mark Northover ...
Burglekutt
Kevin Pollak ...
Rick Overton ...
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Storyline

Willow, a small farmer/apprentice magician, meets Madmartigan, a great swordsman, and together they journey through a war-torn land of magic and monsters, to save a baby princess from death at the hands of an evil queen. Written by Anita Hollister <anitah@slip.net>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Queen | Baby | Prophecy | Village | Evil Queen  | See more »

Taglines:

A world where heroes come in all sizes and adventure is the greatest magic of all See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Willow - Na Terra da Magia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,300,169 (USA) (20 May 1988) (1024 Screens)

Gross:

$57,269,863 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Trivia

A 13lb animatronics baby capable of moving its head and opening its mouth was used for the action scenes. This baby weighed more then the actual baby. And a more flexible prop baby was used in scenes where Willow falls with it. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Before the journey to return the Daikini baby, Willow is seen with the papoose on his back, then off, then he puts it on again. See more »

Quotes

High Aldwin: [throws an apple into the air which turns into a bird] Go in the direction the bird is flying!
Burgelcutt: He's going back to village!
High Aldwin: Ignore the bird. Follow the river.
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Connections

Referenced in "The Nostalgia Critic: Ernest Scared Stupid (#3.48)" (2010) See more »