Heavy Metal
Overview
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
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Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 2 nominations total
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"A Step Beyond Science Fiction"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$9,300,000
Revenue
$20,118,654
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Cast
Rodger Bumpass
Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)
John Candy
Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)
Jackie Burroughs
Katherine (voice)
Joe Flaherty
Lawyer / General (voice)
Don Francks
Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)
Marilyn Lightstone
Whore / Queen (voice)
Eugene Levy
Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
Harold Ramis
Zeke (voice)
Caroline Semple
Girl (voice)
Richard Romanus
Harry Canyon (voice)
Susan Roman
Girl / Satellite (voice)
Al Waxman
Rudnick (voice)
Crew
Daniel Goldberg
Screenplay
Writing
Leonard Mogel
Executive Producer
Production
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Production
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Sound
Gerald Potterton
Director
Directing
Len Blum
Screenplay
Writing
Dan O'Bannon
Story
Writing
Len Blum
Story
Writing
Daniel Goldberg
Story
Writing
John Bruno
Director
Directing
John Halas
Director
Directing
Julian Harris
Director
Directing
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