Spaceballs (1987)
Directed by Mel Brooks, Spaceballs parodies a number of beloved science fiction classics, most notably Star Wars. The film stars Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, a mercenary who helps rescue Princess Vespa from the clutches of the evil Spaceballs who wish to use her as a ransom. While on the run, Lone Starr, Vespa, and company are pursued by Spaceball commanders Dark Helmet and Colonel Sandurz, whose bumbling attempts to retrieve Vespa make up much of the comedy of the film. Bill Pullman stars as Lone Starr, with a further cast that includes Rick Moranis, John Candy, Daphne Zuniga, and Joan Rivers.
Spaceballs
- Director
- Mel Brooks
- Release Date
- June 24, 1987
- Studio(s)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Distributor(s)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Cast
- John Candy , Daphne Zuniga , Mel Brooks , Rick Moranis , Bill Pullman
- Writers
- Mel Brooks , Ronny Graham , Thomas Meehan
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Budget
- $22.7 million
Summary
A star pilot and his sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs.
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