Willow (1988)
A young farmer is chosen to undertake a perilous journey in order to protect a special baby from an evil queen.
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Ron Howard gives us an update on the project's development while visiting Kevin Smith at the IMDb Studio at Acura Festival Village at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Madmartigan -
Sorsha -
Willow Ufgood -
Queen Bavmorda -
Fin Raziel -
High Aldwin -
Gen. Kael -
Airk Thaughbaer -
Meegosh -
Vohnkar -
Vohnkar Warrior -
Vohnkar Warrior
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Burglekutt -
Rool -
Franjean
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Director:
Ron HowardWriters:
George Lucas (story by), Bob Dolman (screenplay by)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
WILHELM SCREAM: It is heard three times: 1, during the chase scene after the escape from the tavern, as the soldier's chariot crashes and he is sent flying, 2, At Tir Asleen, when the Brownies trigger the large spear shooter that hits several soldiers, and 3, In front of Nockmaar Castle, as a horseman is cut down by the Army of Galladoorn, three seconds after the Brownies emerge from under a helmet.
Quotes
Rool:
Oooh! Look at her! I could use a love potion on her!
Goofs
The animal that Madmardigan calls a "muskrat," looks nothing like a muskrat.
Crazy Credits
Although he played the title role, Warwick Davis took just third billing. Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley took first and second billing respectively.
Alternate Versions
The theatrical and VHS releases have the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer opening logo. But, on 2001 DVD release: the MGM logo are removed. However, the MGM logo has been restored on 2013 and 2019 Blu-ray, DVD and Digital.
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
20 May 1988Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Cannon Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKBox Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$8,300,169 22 May 1988
Gross USA:
$57,269,863
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$57,269,863
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