Heavy Metal

Name: Heavy Metal
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Music
Released: 1981-08-07
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, Jackie Burroughs, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks

“A step beyond science fiction.”

6.5/ 10IMDb6.6811

19811h 30mR

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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Crew

Directors: Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas, Julian Harris, Jimmy T. Murakami, Barrie Nelson, Paul Sabella, Jack Stokes, Pino Van Lamsweerde, Harold Whitaker
Writers: Daniel Goldberg, Jean Giraud, Len Blum, Dan O'Bannon, Richard Corben
Producers: Leonard Mogel, Ivan Reitman
Production: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Guardian Trust Company, Famous Players, Potterton Productions, Columbia Pictures

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heavy Metal rated?

Heavy Metal has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 811 votes.

Who directed Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal was directed by Gerald Potterton, John Bruno, John Halas, Julian Harris, Jimmy T. Murakami, Barrie Nelson, Paul Sabella, Jack Stokes, Pino Van Lamsweerde, Harold Whitaker.

When was Heavy Metal released?

Heavy Metal was released in 1981.