Gandahar (1987)
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- PG
- 1h 18min
- Animation, Adventure
- 20 Sep 1989 (USA)
- Movie
An evil force begins to destroy the idyllic paradise of Gandahar, where the citizens are in perfect harmony with nature.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
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Pierre-Marie Escourrou | ... |
Sylvain (voice)
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Catherine Chevallier | ... |
Airelle (voice)
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| Georges Wilson | ... |
Métamorphe (voice)
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| Anny Duperey | ... |
Ambisextra (voice)
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Jean-Pierre Ducos | ... |
Blaminhor (voice)
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Christine Paris | ... |
Porte-parole (voice)
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Zaïra Benbadis | ... |
Voix Enregistrées (voice)
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Claude Degliame | ... |
Voix Enregistrées (voice)
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Olivier Cruveiller | ... |
Homme-métal (voice)
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| Jean-Pierre Jorris | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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Dominique Maurin | ... |
Transformés (voice)
(as Dominique Maurin-Collignon)
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Jean-Jacques Scheffer | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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| Jean Saudray | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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| Frédéric Witta | ... |
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Philippe Noël | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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| Philippe Duclos | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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Joël Barbouth | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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| Michel Charrel | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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Roland Lacoste | ... |
Transformés (voice)
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Chip Bolcik | ... |
Head / Metal Man (voice)
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| Charles Busch | ... |
Gemnen (voice)
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| Glenn Close | ... |
Ambisextra (voice)
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| Bridget Fonda | ... |
Head / Historian (voice)
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| Jennifer Grey | ... |
Airelle (voice)
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Earl Hammond | ... |
Blaminhoe (voice)
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| Jill Haworth | ... |
Announcer (voice)
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| Earle Hyman | ... |
Maxum / Chief of the Deformed (voice)
(as Earl Hyman)
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| Penn Jillette | ... |
Chief of the Deformed (voice)
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| David Johansen | ... |
Shayol (voice)
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| Terrence Mann | ... |
The Collective Voice (voice)
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Alexander Marshall | ... |
Apod / Metal Man (voice)
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| Sheila McCarthy | ... |
Council Spokeswoman / Head (voice)
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| Kevin O'Rourke | ... |
Metal Man (voice)
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Ray Owens | ... |
Metal Man (voice)
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| Christopher Plummer | ... |
Metamorphis (voice)
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Dennis Predovic | ... |
Head / Metal Man (voice)
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| Paul Shaffer | ... |
Optiflow (voice)
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| John Shea | ... |
Sylvain (voice)
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| Teller | ... |
Octum (voice)
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Directed by
| René Laloux | ||
Written by
| René Laloux | ... | (adaptation) |
| Jean-Pierre Andrevon | ... | (novel "Les hommes-machines contre Gandahar") |
| Raphael Cluzel | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Jean-Claude Delayre | ... | producer |
| Michel Noll | ... | associate producer |
| Henri Rollin | ... | producer |
| Susan Slonaker | ... | associate producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | producer |
| Leon Zuratas | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Gabriel Yared | ||
Editing by
| Christine Pansu | ||
Editorial Department
| Anne Saint Macary | ... | assistant editor |
| Kim Soun Hy | ... | editor: SEK |
| Anne Wasels | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Philippe Caza | ||
Production Management
| Dominique Boischot | ... | production director |
| Philippe Denard | ... | production director |
| Ri Kwang Djong | ... | production director: SEK |
| Martine Loubet | ... | production director |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Philippe Leclerc | ... | assistant director |
| Sylvaine Peyrols | ... | assistant director (as Sylvaine Perols) |
Art Department
| Madeleine Camolli-Beauchesne | ... | colorist (as Madeleine Camolli-Beauchene) |
| Philippe Gauckler | ... | graphic researcher |
Sound Department
| Paul Bertault | ... | sound mixer |
| Alain Garnier | ... | sound mixer |
| Jim Klein | ... | sound designer: American version |
| Jérôme Lévy | ... | sound effects |
| Christian Zanesi | ... | sound designer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pierre Biecher | ... | camera operator |
| Han Bong Ki | ... | camera operator: SEK |
| Jean Janssens | ... | camera operator |
| Tai-yeung Kang | ... | camera operator: SEK (as Kang Tai Yeung) |
| Kim Kil Nam | ... | camera operator: SEK |
| Yeung-ho Li | ... | camera operator: SEK (as Ri Yeung Ho) |
| Kim Tchang Ho | ... | camera operator: SEK |
| Ri Yeung Houn | ... | camera operator: SEK |
Animation Department
| Pak Dong Bong | ... | background artist: SEK |
| Djeung-hi Djeung | ... | animator: SEK (as Djeung Djeung Hy) |
| Kim Djoung Tcheul | ... | animator: SEK |
| Djang In Taik | ... | animator: SEK |
| Kwang-seun Kim | ... | director: SEK (as Kim Kwang Seung) |
| Taik-djeun Kim | ... | animator: SEK (as Kim Taik Djeun) |
| Yong-tchan Kim | ... | principal designer: SEK (as Kim Yong Tchan) |
| Djeun Tchang Nam | ... | background artist: SEK |
| Kim Sang Ik | ... | background artist: SEK |
| Kim Tchang Kyou | ... | animator: SEK |
| Djang Tcheul Sou | ... | animator: SEK |
| Kim Yeoung Tcheul | ... | animator: SEK |
| Paik Yeung Hwang | ... | background artist: SEK |
| In Yeung Ok | ... | animator: SEK |
Music Department
| Oz Fritz | ... | second engineer: American version |
| Bob Jewett | ... | composer: American version / music arranger: American version / music producer: American version |
| Jim Klein | ... | music engineer: American version |
| Jack Maeby | ... | composer: American version / music arranger: American version / music producer: American version |
| Georges Rodi | ... | musical director |
| Christian Zanesi | ... | composer: "Marche des Hommes-Machines" |
Additional Crew
| Shelly Altman | ... | creative consultant: American version |
| Peter Fernandez | ... | technical director: American version |
| Cheryl Miller Houser | ... | screenplay translator: American version |
| Sean Kelly | ... | creative consultant: American version |
| Marty Ross | ... | creative consultant: American version |
| Jacqueline Staup | ... | voice director |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | director: American version |
| Weun Yeung Ai | ... | technical supervisor: SEK |
| Michael Zettler | ... | creative consultant: American version |
Production Companies
- Col.Ima.Son
- Films A2
- Revcom Télévision (in association with)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (with the participation of)
- Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication (with the participation of)
Distributors
- Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1988) (France) (theatrical)
- Arte Vidéo (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Cinefilmes (1990) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- GKIDS (United States) (theatrical) (Coming Soon)
- Gaga (1989) (Japan) (theatrical) (as GAGA Communications) (subtitled)
- Palace Films (1990) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Rank Organisation (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Tamasa Distribution (2024) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Zazie Films (2000) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled) (revival)
- Image Entertainment (laserdisc)
- Miramax (1988) (United States) (dubbed)
- Norstar Home Video (1988) (Canada) (video)
- Vidmark Entertainment (video)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- SEK Animation Studio (animation)
- A.D.S.R. (music recording studio)
- Auditel (mixing studio)
- Eurocitel (titles)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Photomagnetic Sound Studios (post-production sound services: American version)
- Platinum Island Studios (music recording: American version)
- The Optical House (titles: American version)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Gandahar is a utopian world of rare beauty and tranquility, the result of extensive mutation and genetic experimentation. But the perfect peace is shattered when a mysterious evil force invades this idyllic serenity, turning people into stone with petrifying rays. The Council of Women hold court and decide to send Sylvain, son of Queen Ambisextra, on a mission to destroy the enemy. Together with the beautiful and adventurous Arielle, the enemy that Sylvain eventually discovers very far from his home is the ultimate failure of Gandaharian scientific experimentation. It is a giant brain known as the Metamorphis, which has created an indestructible army of metal men to destroy Gandahar. Sylvain must battle the Metamorphis, but not until 1000 years in the future. Written by Morpheus |
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| Taglines | les année-lumière [Rough English translation: light years] See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film is based on the 1969 novel "Les Hommes-machines contre Gandahar" (The Machine-Men versus Gandahar) by Jean-Pierre Andrevon. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The History of the Hands (2016). See more » |
| Quotes |
Sylvain:
My quest began with a riddle: "In a thousand years, Gandahar was destroyed, and all its people massacred. A thousand years ago, Gandahar will be saved, and what can't be avoided will be." See more » |