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Ladyhawke

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Matthew Broderick and Michelle Pfeiffer in Ladyhawke (1985)
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  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama

The thief Gaston escapes the dungeon of medieval Aquila through the latrine. Soldiers are about to kill him when Navarre saves him. Navarre, traveling with his spirited hawk, plans to kill t... Read allThe thief Gaston escapes the dungeon of medieval Aquila through the latrine. Soldiers are about to kill him when Navarre saves him. Navarre, traveling with his spirited hawk, plans to kill the bishop of Aquila with help from Gaston.The thief Gaston escapes the dungeon of medieval Aquila through the latrine. Soldiers are about to kill him when Navarre saves him. Navarre, traveling with his spirited hawk, plans to kill the bishop of Aquila with help from Gaston.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
47K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,247
495
  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Edward Khmara(screenplay)
    • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
    • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Rutger Hauer
    • Michelle Pfeiffer
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  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Edward Khmara(screenplay)
    • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
    • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Rutger Hauer
    • Michelle Pfeiffer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 211User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos1

    Ladyhawke
    Trailer 1:34
    Ladyhawke

    Photos91

    Matthew Broderick and Michelle Pfeiffer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Matthew Broderick and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Matthew Broderick in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)
    Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Rutger Hauer in Ladyhawke (1985)

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    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Gastonas Gaston
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Navarreas Navarre
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Isabeauas Isabeau
    Leo McKern
    Leo McKern
    • Imperiusas Imperius
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • Bishopas Bishop
    Ken Hutchison
    Ken Hutchison
    • Marquetas Marquet
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Cezaras Cezar
    Giancarlo Prete
    Giancarlo Prete
    • Fornacas Fornac
    Loris Loddi
    Loris Loddi
    • Jehanas Jehan
    Alex Serra
    Alex Serra
    • Mr. Pitouas Mr. Pitou
    • (as Alessandro Serra)
    Charles Borromel
    Charles Borromel
    • Insane Prisoneras Insane Prisoner
    Massimo Sarchielli
    Massimo Sarchielli
    • Innkeeperas Innkeeper
    Nicolina Papetti
    • Mrs. Pitouas Mrs. Pitou
    Russel Case
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    • (as Russell Kase)
    Donald Hodson
    • Guard on Cartas Guard on Cart
    • (as Don Hudson)
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • Cart Driveras Cart Driver
    Gaetano Russo
    • Guard in the Cellas Guard in the Cell
    Rodd Dana
    Rodd Dana
    • Guard at the City Gateas Guard at the City Gate
    • (as Rod Dana)
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Edward Khmara(screenplay) (story)
      • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
      • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
    • curse
    • sword and sorcery
    • good versus evil
    • talking to an animal
    • talking to oneself
    • 168 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • CURSED FOR ETERNITY...No force in Heaven will release them. No power on Earth can save them. [UK Theatrical]
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Spike II, the hawk featured in this movie, worked in the Universal Bird Show until 2000, when she was transfered to the National Audubon society and became an Audubon Ambassador until she died in May 2007. Another hawk was used for flying scenes, and another to sit on Rutger Hauer's arm. One enjoyed Hauer's company so much it would ruffle its feathers when seated on his arm, making it look more like a chicken.
    • Goofs
      The moon is shown full every night except the night of the struggle on the ice, where it is shown as half full, and then is full again the next night. This is more of a problem because solar eclipses always happen on a new moon (and there is an eclipse in the film). Also, the Moon is not visible as a black disc (as shown in the film) until the totality phase of a solar eclipse. Before and after totality, only the portion of the Moon that is occulting the Sun is visible. (The Sun's light is strong enough to drown out any view of the Moon when the Moon is near the Sun; moreover, since solar eclipses can only happen at new moon, there is no lit portion of the Moon to be seen anyway.)
    • Quotes

      Phillipe: Sir, the truth is, I talk to God all the time, and, no offense, but He never mentioned you.

    • Crazy credits
      With Loving Memory to "Little Pasta"
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: King David/Lady Hawke/Fraternity Vacation (1985)

    User reviews211

    Review
    Top review
    Do a little dance, make a little love, become a wolf tonight
    It's funny - my two clearest memories of this film were off the mark in completely opposite ways. I remembered Matthew Broderick being deeply annoying; as it turns out he's just mildly irritating. And I remembered the soundtrack being bad; but good God, it's *appalling*. Whoever decided that a tragic, touching supernatural romance would be best accompanied by funky 70s synthesisers (I don't think they're fitting enough to even be classed as 80s) should be forced to eat their own afro. Yes, all of it. I can honestly say I have never heard a less appropriate musical score in my entire life. It's not that it's bad, exactly - it'd probably work pretty well if the lead character was, say, Shaft.

    Still, when the crazy disco beats aren't violating the atmosphere, there's some good stuff going on. Richard Donner already had serious directing experience under his belt in 1985, and Ladyhawke is beautifully shot and paced with some gorgeous scenery to take in. There's just enough action (they give it some proper welly in those swordfights), John Wood provides a proper boo-hiss malicious villain, the dialogue never quite slips into melodrama despite teetering on the edge occasionally, and it's always a pleasure to watch Rutger Hauer in one of his few good roles before he degenerated into self-parody. (Well, if we're being honest it's a pleasure to watch him in his godawful recent stuff as well, but for different reasons.) Above all the film's got heart, which is more than you can say for 95% of the cack that Hollywood churns out, and it deserves some small credit for that at least.
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    • Jul 15, 2004

    FAQ1

    • What medieval legends could the Ladyhawke plot be based on?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1985 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Tag des Falken
    • Filming locations
      • Campo Imperatore, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,432,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,450,536
      • Apr 14, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,432,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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