Heavy Metal
"A Step Beyond Science Fiction"
Originally released in 1981. Heavy Metal is a animation/science fiction film. directed by Gerald Potterton.
Starring Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, and Jackie Burroughs
Synopsis
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (759 votes)
Budget
$9.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.1M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Directors
Top Cast
Rodger Bumpass
as Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)
John Candy
as Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)
Jackie Burroughs
as Katherine (voice)
Joe Flaherty
as Lawyer / General (voice)
Don Francks
as Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)
Marilyn Lightstone
as Whore / Queen (voice)
Eugene Levy
as Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
Harold Ramis
as Zeke (voice)
Caroline Semple
as Girl (voice)
Richard Romanus
as Harry Canyon (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,300,000
- Revenue
- $20,118,654
Production Companies
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
- Columbia Pictures
- Guardian Trust Company
- Famous Players
- Potterton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavy Metal about?
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Who directed Heavy Metal?
Heavy Metal was directed by Gerald Potterton.
How long is Heavy Metal?
Heavy Metal has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Heavy Metal released?
Heavy Metal was released on August 7, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heavy Metal?
The main cast of Heavy Metal includes Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, Jackie Burroughs, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks.
Is Heavy Metal worth watching?
Heavy Metal has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 759 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.