Spaceballs (1987)
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- PG
- 1h 36min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 24 Jun 1987 (USA)
- Movie
A star pilot and his sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs.
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Cast verified as complete
| Mel Brooks | ... |
President Skroob / Yogurt
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| John Candy | ... |
Barf
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| Rick Moranis | ... |
Dark Helmet
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| Bill Pullman | ... |
Lone Starr
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| Daphne Zuniga | ... |
Princess Vespa
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| Dick Van Patten | ... |
King Roland
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| George Wyner | ... |
Colonel Sandurz
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| Michael Winslow | ... |
Radar Technician
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| Joan Rivers | ... |
Dot Matrix (voice)
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Lorene Yarnell Jansson | ... |
Dot Matrix
(as Lorene Yarnell)
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| John Hurt | ... |
John Hurt
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| Sal Viscuso | ... |
Radio Operator
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| Ronny Graham | ... |
Minister
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| Jim J. Bullock | ... |
Prince Valium
(as JM J. Bullock)
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| Leslie Bevis | ... |
Commanderette Zircon
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Jim Jackman | ... |
Major Asshole
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| Mike Pniewski | ... |
Laser Gunner
(as Michael Pniewski)
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| Sandy Helberg | ... |
Dr. Schlotkin
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| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... |
Captain of the Guard
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Jeff MacGregor | ... |
Snotty
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Henry Kaiser | ... |
Magnetic Beam Operator
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Denise Gallup | ... |
Charlene
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Dian Gallup | ... |
Marlene
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Gail Barle | ... |
Waitress
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| Dey Young | ... |
Waitress
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| Rhonda Shear | ... |
Woman in Diner
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| Robert Prescott | ... |
Sand Cruiser Driver
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| Jack Riley | ... |
TV Newsman
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| Tom Dreesen | ... |
Megamaid Guard
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| Rudy De Luca | ... |
Vinnie
(as Rudy DeLuca)
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Tony Griffin | ... |
Prison Guard
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| Rick Ducommun | ... |
Prison Guard
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| Ken Olfson | ... |
Head Usher
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| Bryan O'Byrne | ... |
Organist
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Wayne Wilson | ... |
Trucker in Cap
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Ira Miller | ... |
Short Order Cook
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Earl Finn | ... |
Guard with Captain
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Mitchell Bock | ... |
Video Operator
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| Tommy Swerdlow | ... |
Troop Leader
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| Tim Russ | ... |
Trooper
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| Ed Gale | ... |
Dink
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Antonio Hoyos | ... |
Dink
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| Felix Silla | ... |
Dink
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| Arturo Gil | ... |
Dink
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| Tony Cox | ... |
Dink
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John Kennedy Hayden | ... |
Dink
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Dee Booher | ... |
Bearded Lady
(as Deanna Booher)
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| Johnny Silver | ... |
Caddy
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| Brenda Strong | ... |
Nurse
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| Dom DeLuise | ... |
Pizza the Hutt (voice)
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| Corey Burton | ... |
Dink (uncredited) (voice)
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Camille Hagen | ... |
Woman in Diner (uncredited)
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| Phil Hartman | ... |
Dink (uncredited) (voice)
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Rick Lazzarini | ... |
Pizza the Hutt / Ape #2 (uncredited)
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| Tress MacNeille | ... |
Dink (uncredited) (voice)
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| Jerry Maren | ... |
Dink (uncredited)
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| Terence Marsh | ... |
Spaceball Drum Beater (uncredited)
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Steve McLean | ... |
Movie Crew Member (uncredited)
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| Thomas Meehan | ... |
King Roland's Aide (uncredited)
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| John Paragon | ... |
Dink (uncredited) (voice)
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| Rob Paulsen | ... |
Spaceball with Comb / Dink (voice) (uncredited)
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Julie Pitkanen | ... |
Self-Destruct Voice (uncredited) (voice)
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Reynaldo Silva | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Cary Stratton | ... |
Spaceball (uncredited)
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Oliver Theess | ... |
The Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Dick Warlock | ... |
Vulcan Pinch Guard (uncredited)
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| Jesse Wayne | ... |
Pizza Guy (uncredited)
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| Michael York | ... |
Ape #1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mel Brooks | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Mel Brooks | ... | (written by) & |
| Thomas Meehan | ... | (written by) & |
| Ronny Graham | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Mel Brooks | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Ezra Swerdlow | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| John Morris | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Nick McLean | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Conrad Buff IV | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Debra Goldfield | ... | assistant editor |
| Jay Ignaszewski | ... | associate editor |
| Nicholas C. Smith | ... | additional editor |
| Clarinda Wong | ... | assistant editor |
| Brian Borne | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| David Rubin | ... | (casting by) |
| Bill Shepard | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Terence Marsh | ... | (production designed by) |
Art Direction by
| Harold Michelson | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Franco Jr. | ||
Costume Design by
| Donfeld | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Ken Diaz | ... | makeup artist |
| Melanie Levitt | ... | makeup artist (as Melanie Elaine Levitt) |
| Ben Nye Jr. | ... | makeup designer |
| Dione Taylor | ... | hair stylist |
| Max Alvarez | ... | makeup special effects (uncredited) |
| Joe English | ... | makeup special effects (uncredited) |
| Screaming Mad George | ... | makeup special effects (uncredited) |
| John Goodwin | ... | makeup special effects (uncredited) |
| Steve LaPorte | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| David Rau | ... | makeup special effects (uncredited) |
| Elaina P. Schulman | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Robert Latham Brown | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mitchell Bock | ... | second assistant director |
| Carol D. Bonnefil | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Dan Kolsrud | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Camille Abbott | ... | illustrator |
| Jerry Gadette | ... | stand-by painter |
| Arthur Gelb | ... | property illustrator |
| Peter J. Kelly | ... | set designer (as Peter Kelly) |
| Bill King | ... | assistant property master |
| Guy A. MacLaury | ... | general foreman (as Guy Allan MacLaury) |
| William S. Maxwell III | ... | leadman (as William Maxwell III) |
| Richard McKenzie | ... | set designer |
| Dennis J. Parrish | ... | property master (as Dennis Parrish) |
| James J. Pickering | ... | drapery man |
| Ken Reed | ... | construction foreman |
| Jacques Valin | ... | set designer |
| Dianne Wager | ... | assistant art director (as Diane Wager) |
| Steve Willis | ... | propmaker foreman |
| S. Bruce Wineinger | ... | construction coordinator |
| John Alvin | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
| Steve Havrilla | ... | labor foreman (uncredited) |
| William Hutchinson | ... | paint foreman (uncredited) |
| Greg Nestor | ... | swing gang (uncredited) |
| Joseph Perugini | ... | plasterer foreman (uncredited) |
| Benjamin Resella | ... | scenic effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Earl W. Shubin | ... | swing gang (uncredited) |
| Christopher Windisch | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| José Ignacio Álvarez | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Sandina Bailo-Lape | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael John Bateman | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Richard Beggs | ... | rerecording mixer |
| David Franklin Bergad | ... | assistant sound editor (as David Bergad) |
| Bob Bowman | ... | assistant sound editor (as Robert Bowman) |
| Sue Breitrose | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Scott Chandler | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Don Coufal | ... | production sound mixer |
| Ken Fischer | ... | sound effects editor |
| Ernie Fosselius | ... | sound effects editor |
| Laja Holland | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ronald Jacobs | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tom Johnson | ... | foley recordist |
| Glad Pickering | ... | dialogue editor |
| Gary Rydstrom | ... | sound designer |
| Paige Sartorius | ... | assistant sound editor |
| George Simpson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ronald Sinclair | ... | dialogue editor |
| David Slusser | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jim Stuebe | ... | production sound mixer (as Jim Steube) |
| Gary Summers | ... | rerecording mixer |
| Randy Thom | ... | rerecording mixer / sound designer |
| Dennie Thorpe | ... | foley artist |
| Jeff Wexler | ... | production sound mixer |
| Pamela Jule Yuen | ... | assistant sound editor (as Pamela J. Yuen) |
| Jim Borgardt | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
| Bill Rojas | ... | 70mm magnetic sound (uncredited) |
| Gary Rydstrom | ... | rerecording mixer (uncredited) |
| Bill Voigtlander | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Peter Albiez | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Trevor Cripps | ... | special effects technician |
| Rick Lazzarini | ... | Barf ear animatronics |
| Mark Lesser | ... | Available Light |
| Richard Ratliff | ... | special effects |
| Damon Allison | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Raymond C. Boyle | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| William Burdette Jr. | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Albert Delgado | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Cy Guerrier | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Paul Haines | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| John J. Hawkins | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Gary L. Karas | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Bruce Knechtges | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Thomas Lantz | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Russell McElhannon | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Raymond Oberg | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Peter Olexiewicz | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Lambert Powell | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Tom Prossner | ... | special effects sculptor (uncredited) |
| Raymond Robinson | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Monty Shook | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Michael Wilmot | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Roger Winiger | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Richard Alexander | ... | effects technician: Apogee, Inc. |
| Percy Angress | ... | special visual effects producer: Apogee, Inc. |
| David Beasley | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| Mat Beck | ... | motion control camera operator: Apogee, Inc. |
| Cosmas Paul Bolger Jr. | ... | optical camera assistant: Apogee, Inc. |
| Craig Boyajian | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Stephen David Brooks | ... | motion control camera assistant: Apogee, Inc. (as Stephen Brooks) |
| Rae Burkland | ... | model department special design: Apogee, Inc. |
| Glenn Campbell | ... | motion control camera assistant: Apogee, Inc. |
| Clint Colver | ... | effects animation supervisor: Apogee, Inc. |
| Stephen Dane | ... | visual effects art director: Apogee, Inc. (as Steven Dane) |
| Peter Donen | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Dennis Dorney | ... | optical camera assistant: Apogee, Inc. |
| Roger Dorney | ... | optical supervisor: Apogee, Inc. |
| Syd Dutton | ... | matte painting effects (as Sid Dutton) |
| John Eaves | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| Jonathan Erland | ... | visual effects matte technician: Apogee, Inc. |
| Cory Faucher | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| Rick Gilligan | ... | optical camera assistant: Apogee, Inc. |
| Ron Goldstein | ... | effects technician: Apogee, Inc. |
| Mark Gredell | ... | motion control camera assistant: Apogee, Inc. |
| Peter Gruskoff | ... | visual effects production assistant |
| Rhonda C. Gunner | ... | video and graphic displays: Video Image |
| David R. Hardberger | ... | motion control camera operator: Apogee, Inc. (as David Hardberger) |
| Richard E. Hollander | ... | video and graphic displays: Video Image |
| Robert Jason | ... | chief set lighting technician: Apogee, Inc. (as Bob Jason) |
| Paul D. Johnson | ... | motion control programmer: Apogee, Inc. (as Paul Johnson) |
| Grant McCune | ... | chief model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| Susan McGuire | ... | effects production publicist: Apogee, Inc. |
| Gregory L. McMurry | ... | video and graphic displays: Video Image (as Gregory L. McMurray) |
| Alvah J. Miller | ... | motion control electronics engineer: Apogee, Inc. |
| Debbi Nikkel | ... | chief production auditor: Apogee, Inc. |
| Tom Pahk | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| Jerry Pooler | ... | optical camera operator: Apogee, Inc. |
| Ron Robinson | ... | motion control camera assistant: Apogee, Inc. |
| Christopher S. Ross | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. (as Chris Ross) |
| Jay Roth | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| Suzie Schneider | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. (as Suzy Schneider) |
| Robert Shepherd | ... | executive in charge of production: Apogee, Inc. |
| John R. Shourt | ... | animation illustrator: Apogee, Inc. (as John Shourt) |
| William Shourt | ... | effects technician: Apogee, Inc. (as Bill Shourt) |
| Douglas Smith | ... | motion control camera operator: Apogee, Inc. (as Doug Smith) |
| David Sosalla | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| Smokey Stover | ... | model maker: Apogee, Inc. |
| John E. Sullivan | ... | motion control camera operator: Apogee, Inc. (as John Sullivan) |
| Bill Taylor | ... | matte painting effects |
| Ron Thornton | ... | model department special design: Apogee, Inc. |
| Don Trumbull | ... | visual effects engineer: Apogee, Inc. |
| Michael Van Himbergen | ... | production coordinator: Apogee, Inc. |
| John C. Wash | ... | video and graphic displays: Video Image |
| Harry Weinmann | ... | animation illustrator: Apogee, Inc. |
| Albert Whitlock | ... | matte painting supervisor |
| Joseph Yanuzzi | ... | assistant editor: Apogee, Inc. (as Joe Yanuzzi) |
| Charles Bailey | ... | creature shop manager: ILM (uncredited) |
| David Cornelius | ... | motion control technician (uncredited) |
| David Johnson | ... | dancing alien puppeteer: ILM (uncredited) |
| Sam Longoria | ... | visual effects machinist: Apogee Inc. (uncredited) |
| Michael Douglas Middleton | ... | visual effects still photographer (uncredited) |
| Mark Setrakian | ... | dancing alien animatronics: ILM (uncredited) |
| Eben Stromquist | ... | dancing alien supervisor: ILM (uncredited) |
| Joseph Thomas | ... | animation cameraman (uncredited) |
| Lauren Vogt | ... | dancing alien sculptor: ILM (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Dick Warlock | ... | stunt coordinator (as Richard Warlock) |
| Michael Washlake | ... | stunts (as Mike Washlake) |
| Jack West | ... | stunts |
| Bob K. Cummings | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dane Farwell | ... | stunt double: Bill Pullman (uncredited) |
| Denney Pierce | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jesse Wayne | ... | stunt double: for Mel Brooks (uncredited) |
| Brian J. Williams | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Stephen E. Bridge | ... | camera operator (as Steve Bridge) |
| Michael A. Chavez | ... | first assistant camera |
| Lindsay P. Hill | ... | video playback operator |
| Gerald A. King | ... | second grip (as Jerry King) |
| George Llerena | ... | second assistant camera |
| Steve McLean | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael D. O'Shea | ... | camera operator |
| Thomas P. Powell | ... | rigging electrician |
| Víctor Pérez | ... | assistant lighting technician (as Victor Perez) |
| Peter Sorel | ... | still photographer |
| Bruce D. Spellman | ... | second grip (as Bruce Spellman) |
| Tom Stern | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Bill Young | ... | key grip (as William C. Young) |
| Paul Amorelli | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Frank Detone Jr. | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Jim Dunford | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Patrick James Grosswendt | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Michael Laws | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Lookabaugh | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Jack E. McLean Jr. | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| David L. Merrill | ... | second dolly grip (uncredited) |
| Michael Douglas Middleton | ... | still photographer: special art (uncredited) |
| Jim Porter | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Bill Rustic | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Michael J. Spehar | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Mickie McGowan | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bruce Ericksen | ... | wardrobe supervisor: men |
| Charmaine Nash Simmons | ... | wardrobe supervisor: women (as Charmaine N. Simmons) |
| Ed Burza | ... | costumer: wedding sequence (uncredited) |
| Armand Coutu | ... | costumer: wedding sequence (uncredited) |
| Sharon Iris Crall | ... | costumer: wedding sequence (uncredited) |
| Lorraine Dawson | ... | costumer: wedding sequence (uncredited) |
| Guilbert Dulfer | ... | tailor (uncredited) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Perri Kimono | ... | costume key person (uncredited) |
| Don Pike | ... | costume key person (uncredited) |
| Steven Zimbelman | ... | costume key person (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Michael John Meehan | ... | location manager (as Michael J. Meehan) |
Music Department
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator |
| Eugene Marks | ... | music editor |
| Norman B. Schwartz | ... | vocal effects supervisor |
| Armin Steiner | ... | scoring mixer |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Tom Brown | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| Michael Lloyd | ... | music arranger (uncredited) / song producer (uncredited) |
| Armin Steiner | ... | music recording engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julie Pitkanen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Chet Brooks | ... | transportation captain |
| Jim Chesney | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Frank Ancone | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Rodney Lee Bennett | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Donald P. Desmond | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| David Diaz | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Craig Fehrman | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| David Freeman | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Frank Hernandez | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| William Hogue | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Ray Osburn | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Richard Reedy | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Christopher Rigby | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Richard Tashjian | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| James Caverly | ... | production assistant |
| Joanne Wetzel Caverly | ... | production assistant (as JoAnne Wetzel Caverly) |
| Mary Courtney | ... | production coordinator |
| Nyna Cravens | ... | assistant: Mr. Candy |
| Karen D'Arc | ... | assistant: Mr. Meehan & Mr. Graham |
| Ann Fisher | ... | assistant: Mr. Meehan & Mr. Graham |
| Anthony Goldschmidt | ... | title designer |
| Alison Harstedt | ... | accountant |
| Daren Hicks | ... | assistant: Ezra Swerdlow |
| Saul Kahan | ... | publicist |
| K. Lenna Katich | ... | production controller (as K. Lenna Kunkel) |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter |
| Ramon Pahoyo | ... | craft service |
| Louis Sapin | ... | french adaptation: dubbed version |
| Charles J.D. Schlissel | ... | production assistant (as Charles Schlissel) |
| Laurie Stuebe | ... | accountant (as Laurie Steube) |
| Leah Zappy | ... | assistant: Mr. Brooks |
| Dale Ashman | ... | craft service: special effects (uncredited) |
| Robert W. Ramage | ... | craft service: special effects (uncredited) |
| Susan Lee Smith | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Bob Greenberg | ... | the producer wishes to give special thanks to |
| Gerald B. Greenberg | ... | the producer wishes to give special thanks to (as Jerry Greenberg) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Video (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Esselte Video (1988) (Finland) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- TV3 (1991) (Finland) (tv)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (video) (DIVX)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2002) (Finland) (tv)
- FS Film (2005) (Finland) (DVD) (2-disc edition)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2008) (Finland) (tv)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (reprint for MGM)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1988) (India) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- TBS Superstation (1996) (United States) (tv)
- TNT (1997) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Apogee Productions (special visual effects)
- Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) (alien creature design)
- Illusion Arts (matte painting effects)
- Video Image (video and graphic displays)
- Available Light Productions (additional animation)
Other Companies
- Atlantic Records (soundtrack)
- Bureau of Land Management (the producer wishes to give special thanks to)
- Calico Company (the producer wishes to give special thanks to) (Calico M-100 rifles)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Goody Products (the producer wishes to give special thanks to)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- La-La Land Records (score album released by) (limited edition)
- Lark Luggage Company (the producer wishes to give special thanks to)
- Lynn Stalmaster & Associates (casting)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Panavision (Panaflex camera and lenses by)
- Skywalker Sound (post-production sound services)
- Winnebago Industries (the producer wishes to give special thanks to)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
On the peaceful planet Druidia, King Roland attempts to marry his daughter Princess Vespa to Prince Valium, but Vespa and her loyal droid Dot Matrix escape during her wedding. After wasting the fresh air on the distant planet Spaceball, the good-for-nothing President Skroob orders the archvillain henchman Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa to force King Roland to provide them with the code to Druidia's atmosphere. Under those circumstances, the seasoned mercenary Lone Starr and his trusty half-human, half-canine sidekick Barf will attempt to save the Princess in distress, while at the same time, the ruthless loan-shark Pizza the Hutt is after them. But in the end, only he who can harness the mystical and mighty force known only as "The Schwartz" will be able to save the day. Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | May The Farce Be With You. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $22,700,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,600,000, 28 Jun 1987 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Millennium Falcon from the Star Wars saga makes a cameo appearance in this movie. Given a close look at the exterior shot of the Space Diner, and it can be spotted parked there among the other space vehicles. George Lucas got a chance to read the screenplay before production began, and loved it so much that he decided to have his special effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, help make this movie. See more » |
| Goofs | The footprints of the crew, actors and horses in the Planet of the Apes (1968) scene are all visible on the ground, possibly as a reference to the same goof in the original movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Spaceballs: The Documentary (2005). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Raise Your Hands See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the style of the "Star Wars" movies, there are no opening credits, only the title followed by a crawl. See more » |
| Quotes |
Colonel Sandurz:
Try here. Stop. Dark Helmet: What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie? Colonel Sandurz: Now. You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now, is happening now. Dark Helmet: What happened to then? Colonel Sandurz: We passed then. Dark Helmet: When? Colonel Sandurz: Just now. We're at now now. Dark Helmet: Go back to then. Colonel Sandurz: When? Dark Helmet: Now. Colonel Sandurz: Now? Dark Helmet: Now. Colonel Sandurz: I can't. Dark Helmet: Why? Colonel Sandurz: We missed it. Dark Helmet: When? Colonel Sandurz: Just now. Dark Helmet: When will then be now? Colonel Sandurz: Soon. Dark Helmet: How soon? See more » |