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Hardware Wars

  • 19781978
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 13min
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.9K
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Hardware Wars (1978)
ActionComedySci-Fi

This is a short parody of the movie Star Wars.This is a short parody of the movie Star Wars.This is a short parody of the movie Star Wars.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ernie Fosselius
  • Writer
    • Ernie Fosselius
  • Stars
    • Frank Robertson
    • Scott Mathews
    • Jeff Hale
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  • Director
    • Ernie Fosselius
  • Writer
    • Ernie Fosselius
  • Stars
    • Frank Robertson
    • Scott Mathews
    • Jeff Hale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Jeff Hale, Bob Knickerbocker, and Scott Mathews in Hardware Wars (1978)
    Jeff Hale, Bob Knickerbocker, and Scott Mathews in Hardware Wars (1978)
    Jeff Hale in Hardware Wars (1978)
    Jeff Hale, Bob Knickerbocker, and Scott Mathews in Hardware Wars (1978)
    Jeff Hale, Bob Knickerbocker, and Scott Mathews in Hardware Wars (1978)

    Top cast

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    Frank Robertson
    • 4-Q-2as 4-Q-2
    Scott Mathews
    • Fluke Starbuckeras Fluke Starbucker
    Jeff Hale
    • Augie 'Ben' Doggieas Augie 'Ben' Doggie
    Artie Deco
    • Selfas Self
    Cinthia Freeling
    • Princess Anne-Droidas Princess Anne-Droid
    • (as Cindy Furgatch)
    Bob Knickerbocker
    • Ham Saladas Ham Salad
    Ernie Fosselius
    Ernie Fosselius
    • Miscellaneousas Miscellaneous
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    Sonny Buddy Jr.
      Walt Kraemer
        • Director
          • Ernie Fosselius
        • Writer
          • Ernie Fosselius
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        Storyline

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        In an alternate universe not much different from the world of Star Wars (1977), the noble Princess Anne-Droid finds herself under the thumb of the vicious Darph Nader. Meanwhile, somewhere in another part of the galaxy, brave Fluke Starbucker and his mentor, Augie "Ben" Doggie, retrieve a crucial message from the loyal robots, Artie-Deco and 4-Q-2, and join forces with the intergalactic rebel, Ham Salad, and his shaggy partner, Chuke-Chilla. Now, under those dire circumstances, it's only a matter of time before the bold rescuers face the unstoppable Imperial Guard, and Nader himself. But, the Farce is with them. Can they save the royal daughter, and defeat the evil Empire? —Nick Riganas
        farceunintelligiblewise guywiping sweat from browwalls close in39 more
        • Plot summary
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        • Taglines
          • A Spectacular Space Saga of Romance, Rebellion, and Household Appliances.
        • Genres
          • Action
          • Comedy
          • Sci-Fi
          • Short
        • Certificate
          • Not Rated
        • Parents guide

        Did you know

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        • Trivia
          This is regarded as the most profitable short of all time. It was made on a budget of $8,000, and has grossed over $1 million.
        • Quotes

          Fluke Starbucker: Jeepers! What is it, Augie Ben Doggie? Did you feel a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced?

          Auggie Ben Doggie: No, just a little headache.

        • Crazy credits
          Filmed entirely on location in space
        • Alternate versions
          Also available in a special edition.
        • Connections
          Edited from Chakra (1972)
        • Soundtracks
          Ride of the Valkyries
          (from "Die Walküre")

          Music by Richard Wagner

          Performed by the Württemberg Philharmonic Orchestra; Jonel Perlea, conductor

        User reviews35

        Review
        Top review
        pretty cool parody, dude
        This is a ridiculously amateurish-looking parody of Star Wars, but it is so goofy that it is really entertaining. It sort of makes you feel, watching it, like you could make a movie, too. You can feel the fun that the people who made it had while they were doing it.

        A lot of the jokes are fun, and the idea is so funny that it alone is worth the price.

        Some of the other features on the DVD are good, too. There is an excellent "antique road show" parody, and listening to Michael Wiese gives you a sort of unusual insight into trying to break into the Hollywood world.

        Anyway, as the Star Wars saga drones endlessly on, periodically filling cineplexes with vapid storylines and bloated effects, it is a great antidote. They have become all skill and no heart. This little parody is the opposite.
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        • donf-1
        • Feb 18, 2003

        Details

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        • Release date
          • January 20, 1978 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Official site
          • Official site
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Аппаратные войны
        • Production company
          • 20th Century Foss
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        Box office

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        • Budget
          • $8,000 (estimated)
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        Technical specs

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        • Runtime
          • 13min
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.33 : 1

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