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:

children | parody | car | dancing | cult film | 

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Taglines:

On his soul, a king of music. On his heart, a king of beats.

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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:

23 June 1989 (USA)

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

In the original version of "Bad", the signs leading to the trains read "To All Trains". In "Badder", the mini version of "Bad" featured in this film, the sign reads "To All Choo-Choos".

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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

Mr. Big: There, get him! Come on, get him! Kill him, KILL HIM! Let's see how cool he is now.

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Connections

Referenced in The Sims: Bustin' Out (2003)

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Soundtracks

Music and Me
Written by Mike Cannon, Don Fenceton, Mel Larson, Jerry Marcellino
Performed by Michael Jackson

User Reviews

This mini-film is great

I think that this movie is very neat. You eithier like Michael Jackson or you don't, but if you like him then you have to see this movie. I think that it is a very neat film with great song play and good imagination. Not to mention the film center piece Smooth Criminal which has some of the best dancing you will every see.