Ladyhawke (1985)
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In medieval France, knight Rutger Hauer and lady fair Michelle Pfeiffer both run afoul of evil-bishop John Wood. Through the auspices of bishop's confessor Leo McKern, Hauer and Pfeiffer are placed under a curse. During the night, Hauer takes the form of a wolf, while Pfeiffer assumes the form of a hawk by day. The two lovers can only meet one another as humans at dawn and dusk. The only mortal in a position to rescue Hauer and Pfeiffer from their fate is nebbishy pickpocket Matthew Broderick, who acts as liaison between the lovers. With the help of the guilt-ridden McKern--and a convenient solar eclipse--Broderick endeavors to set things aright. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard Donner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Ladyhawke
In medieval France, knight Rutger Hauer and lady fair Michelle Pfeiffer both run afoul of evil-bishop John Wood. Through the auspices of bishop's confessor Leo McKern, Hauer and Pfeiffer are placed under a curse. During the night, Hauer takes the form of a wolf, while Pfeiffer assumes the form of a hawk by day. The two lovers can only meet one another as humans at dawn and dusk. The only mortal in a position to rescue Hauer and Pfeiffer from their fate is nebbishy pickpocket Matthew Broderick, who acts as liaison between the lovers. With the help of the guilt-ridden McKern--and a convenient solar eclipse--Broderick endeavors to set things aright. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 121 mins
Complete Cast of Ladyhawke
- Matthew Broderick - Phillipe Gaston
- Michelle Pfeiffer - Isabeau
- John Wood - Bishop
- Alfred Molina - Cezar
- Loris Loddi - Jehan
- Nicolina Papetti - Mrs. Pitou
- Charles Borromel - Insane Prisoner
- Venantino Venantini - Bishop's Secretary
- Greg Snegoff - Cart Driver
- Marcus Berensford - Acolyte
- Nana Cecchi - Bishop's Woman
- Russell Kase - Lieutenant
- Rutger Hauer - Etienne Navarre
- Leo McKern - Imperius
- Ken Hutchison - Marquet
- Gian Carlo Prete - Fornac
- Alex Serra - Mr. Pitou
- Massimo Sarchielli - Innkeeper
- Stefano Horowitzo - Bishop's Bodyguard
- Valerie O'Brien - Peasant Girl
- Paul Tuerpé - Guard
- Don Hutson - Guard on Call
- Rod Dana - Guard at City Gate
- Gaetano Russo - Guard in Cell
- Director(s):
- Richard Donner
- Writer(s):
- Tom Mankiewicz, Edward Khmara, David Peoples
- Producer(s):
- Lauren Shuler, Harvey Bernhard, Richard Donner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Violence, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action / Adventure
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