***Silly satire based on Star Wars*** Released in 1987, Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs” parodies the Star Wars flicks and includes jokes based on Star Trek, “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Alien” and “Planet of the Apes.” Some people hate this film, but it works for what it is: a totally goofy spoof. It’s consistently amusing with several laugh-out-loud bits and memorable lines. The cast is notable, highlighted by John Candy as Barf, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet, Brooks as Yogurt, and Joan Rivers’ voice as Dot Matrix. The rest are good too (Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz, etc.). The film runs 1 hour, 36 minutes. GRADE: B
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
3,481
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1h 36m
Runtime
$22.7M
Budget
$38.1M
Box Office
168%
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Key Crew
DirectorMel Brooks
WriterMel Brooks
CinematographyNick McLean
ComposerSandina Bailo-Lape
EditorConrad Buff IV
Production DesignHarold Michelson
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Metro-Goldwyn-MayerBrooksfilms
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1 featuredCast
Bill Pullman
Lone Starr
Rick Moranis
Dark Helmet
Mel Brooks
President Skroob / Yogurt
John Candy
Barf
Daphne Zuniga
Princess Vespa
Dick Van Patten
King Roland
George Wyner
Colonel Sandurz
Michael Winslow
Radar Technician
Joan Rivers
Dot Matrix (voice)
Lorene Yarnell Jansson
Dot Matrix
John Hurt
John Hurt
Sal Viscuso
Radio Operator
Ronny Graham
Minister
Jim J. Bullock
Prince Valium
Leslie Bevis
Commanderette Zircon
