Cool World
"Holli Would if she could ...and she will"
Originally released in 1992. Cool World is a animation/comedy film. directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Starring Kim Basinger, Gabriel Byrne, and Brad Pitt
Synopsis
While incarcerated for murder, cartoonist Jack Deebs found escape by creating Cool World, a series featuring a voluptuous femme fatale named Holli Would. But the artist becomes a prisoner of his own fantasies when Holli transports Jack into Cool World with a scheme to seduce him and bring herself to life. Hard-boiled detective Frank Harris – the only other human in Cool World – cautions Jack with the law: Noids (humans) don't have sex with doodles (cartoons). However, flesh proves weaker than ink as Holli takes human form in Las Vegas, staring in a trans-universal chase that threatens the destruction of both worlds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (783 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.1M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kim Basinger
as Holli Would
Gabriel Byrne
as Jack Deebs
Brad Pitt
as Detective Frank Harris
Michele Abrams
as Jennifer Malley
Deirdre O'Connell
as Isabelle Malley
Janni Brenn
as Agatha Rose Harris
William Frankfather
as Cop
Greg Collins
as Cop
Maurice LaMarche
as Interrogator #2 / Mash / drunken bar patron / Dr. Vincent "Vegas Vinnie" Whiskers / Jack Deebs (super hero version) (voice)
Michael David Lally
as Sparks (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,110,589
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Bakshi Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cool World about?
While incarcerated for murder, cartoonist Jack Deebs found escape by creating Cool World, a series featuring a voluptuous femme fatale named Holli Would. But the artist becomes a prisoner of his ow...
Who directed Cool World?
Cool World was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
How long is Cool World?
Cool World has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Cool World released?
Cool World was released on July 10, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cool World?
The main cast of Cool World includes Kim Basinger, Gabriel Byrne, Brad Pitt, Michele Abrams, Deirdre O'Connell.
Is Cool World worth watching?
Cool World has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 783 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.