Moonwalker (1988)

Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big (Joe Pesci).

Directors:

Jerry Kramer, Colin Chilvers

Writers:

Michael Jackson (story), David Newman (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Jackson, Joe Pesci, Sean Lennon

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Jackson	...	Michael
Joe Pesci	...	Mr. Big
Sean Lennon	...	Sean
Kellie Parker	...	Katie
Brandon Quintin Adams	...	Zeke (as Brandon Adams)
Jeff Adkins	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal") (as Jeffry Adkins)
Patrick Alan	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Brenda Barrett	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Scott Benson	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Bonnie Beutler	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Lindell Blake	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Kim Blank	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Shelby Brown	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Geron Canidate	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
Cindera Che	...	Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")

Storyline

A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a fantasy sequence. 2 more videos are shown, and then a movie in which Michael plays a hero with magical powers. In it he is chased by drug dealer Mr. Big and saves three children. Videos included in the movie are "Smooth Criminal" and "Come Together".

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Plot Keywords:

music video | children | parody | car | dancing | 

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Taglines:

A Movie Like No Other

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Fantasy | Music | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros. [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 October 1988 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Badder

Filming Locations:

Harbor Star Stage, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MJJ Productions,Ultimate Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie's title references "The MoonwalK" which is a dance move made popular by Michael Jackson.

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Goofs

When Michael is taking off the rabbit costume, he pulls down the pants and he has no gloves on, although the next thing you see him take off are the gloves. When he takes off the mask, the gloves are back on. He also has no tape around his fingers when he's taking off the costume, but he has it on when he has the dance-off with Spike (the rabbit, come-to-life), although it is on his fingers when he puts the mask with the other clothes.

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Quotes

Michael: Do it and your dead.

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Connections

Featured in Atop the Fourth Wall: Blue-Skying, Part 4: Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes New 52 (2016)

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Soundtracks

I Want You Back
Performed by the Jackson 5

User Reviews

Good old times !

I was a kid .. crazy about Michael Jackson. His music, his dancing .. He was and is the greatest of all times. Few days ago a friend gave me a present .. "Moonwalker" DVD .. I just couldn't believe it! So I took my time and saw the movie again.. After a lot of years, and it kicked me back in time. I almost cried. Not because of Michael Jackson but of the good old times I remembered back than when I went to his concerts, enjoying music and dancing. The movie gave me some other perspective than back then when i was a kid. You can truly see the parody that Michael went through his life. Thank You Michael Jackson to bring me back to those great times, to Your great music and dancing. It's a shame that people has forgotten You .. I didn't because You gave me great moments with your music .. All the best to You where ever You are out there ..