Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera comedy film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It is primarily a parody of the original Star Wars trilogy, but also parodies other sci-fi films and popular franchises including Star Trek, Alien, The Wizard of Oz, 2001, and the Planet of the Apes. The film stars Bill Pullman, John Candy and Rick Moranis, with the supporting cast comprising Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Lorene Yarnell, and the voice of Joan Rivers. In addition to Brooks playing a dual role, the film also features Brooks regulars Dom DeLuise and Rudy De Luca in cameo appearances. In Spaceballs, heroic mercenary Lone Starr and his alien sidekick Barf rescue Princess Vespa of Druidia and her droid, Dot Matrix, from being captured by the Spaceballs, led by President Skroob, who want to use Vespa as ransom to obtain Druidia's air for their own planet.
| Director | Mel Brooks |
| Produced by | Mel Brooks |
| Writer(s) | Mel Brooks, Ronny Graham, Thomas Meehan |
| Starring | Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, Dick Van Patten, George Wyner, Joan Rivers |
| Music | John Morris |
| Cinematography | Nick McLean |
| Edited by | Conrad Buff IV |
| Production, company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brooksfilms |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Released | June 24, 1987 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $22.7 million |
| Box office | $38.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 986823 |
About Spaceballs
Mel Brooks film that spoofs the Star Wars franchise with comical characters such as Dark Helmet, Princess Vespa and Pizza the Hutt.
Achievement of Spaceballs
Apart from Star Wars, the film also spoofs other sci-fi films such as Star Trek and Alien. The film took in around $38 million at the box office and developed a significant cult following.
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Latest information about Spaceballs updated on July 28 2021.
