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Ladyhawke

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Matthew Broderick and Michelle Pfeiffer in Ladyhawke (1985)
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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
48K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,915
329
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Edward Khmara(screenplay)
    • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
    • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Rutger Hauer
    • Michelle Pfeiffer
    • 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
    • 217User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars

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    Matthew Broderick and Michelle Pfeiffer in Ladyhawke (1985)
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    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
    • Gaston
    Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer
    • Navarre
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Isabeau
    Leo McKern
    Leo McKern
    • Imperius
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • Bishop
    Ken Hutchison
    Ken Hutchison
    • Marquet
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Cezar
    Giancarlo Prete
    Giancarlo Prete
    • Fornac
    Loris Loddi
    Loris Loddi
    • Jehan
    Alex Serra
    Alex Serra
    • Mr. Pitou
    • (as Alessandro Serra)
    Charles Borromel
    Charles Borromel
    • Insane Prisoner
    Massimo Sarchielli
    Massimo Sarchielli
    • Innkeeper
    Nicolina Papetti
    • Mrs. Pitou
    Russel Case
    • Lieutenant
    • (as Russell Kase)
    Donald Hodson
    • Guard on Cart
    • (as Don Hudson)
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • Cart Driver
    Gaetano Russo
    • Guard in the Cell
    Rodd Dana
    Rodd Dana
    • Guard at the City Gate
    • (as Rod Dana)
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Edward Khmara(screenplay) (story)
      • Michael Thomas(screenplay)
      • Tom Mankiewicz(screenplay)
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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
      You can hear someone say 'cut' just before Phillipe says, "It's not unlike escaping Mother's womb."
    • 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)

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    7/10
    Very good fantasy movie
    Ever since I was a kid, I loved fantasy movies. As a matter of fact, anything with sword fights was great in my book. And since I grew up in the days before Lord of the Rings came along, my favourites were always mid-to-late-eighties fantasy epics like The Princess Bride, Willow, and Ladyhawke.

    It's all about an outcast knight and his lover, who have been cursed by an evil bishop to become animals during night and day, so they're never together in human form. He becomes a wolf and she becomes a hawk (hence the title). The knight enlists the help of a young thief to break into the cathedral and take his revenge on the bishop. Aside from the basic premise, it's more of a historical movie than a fantasy movie. There's no magic other than the curse, and no trolls or giants or anything, which was partly the reason I enjoyed it so much.

    I've also always loved this movie for it's great storyline and interesting characters. Philipe's conversations with God still amuse me, as does the drunken monk played by Leo McKern ... It comes from director Richard Donner, who of course brought us Superman I & II, the Lethal Weapon movies and so on. This is essentially a well-directed movie, although a lot of people have issues with the choice of soundtrack. It's kind of a techno-poppy thing, which I blame NeverEnding Story for. A lot of eighties fantasy movies went with the same idea, but it works with Ladyhawke better than it works with most others, although I would of course prefer a more conventional and less intrusive score. On the whole, the sets and the props are pretty convincing, although some of the fight sequences aren't particularly great.

    Here we have an early Matthew Broderick performance which shows how little his acting skills have developed since. Not that he's a bad actor, just an early bloomer I guess. Cult icon Rutger Hauer, of whom I have always been a huge fan (Blade Runner, The Hitcher, The 10th Kingdom) gives a fantastic performance as the outcast knight, and as we all know it's never a bad idea to have Michelle Pfeiffer in a movie.

    You should definitely see this movie if you're a fan of the genre, or of any of the actors involved. It's a wonderful fantasy adventure for all ages.
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    • Apr 6, 2005

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      • April 12, 1985 (United States)
      • United States
      • Italy
      • United Kingdom
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      • Campo Imperatore, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Warner Bros.
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