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Spaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody 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: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes, and Transformers. The film stars Bill Pullman, John Candy and Rick Moranis, with the supporting cast including 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.
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1987 · 1h 36m · Comedy · Science Fiction
TMDB 6.9/10 (3,495 votes)
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Directed by Mel Brooks
Box office $38M worldwide
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Mel BrooksDirector
Rick Moranisas Dark Helmet
Mel Brooksas President Skroob / Yogurt
John Candyas Barf
Daphne Zunigaas Princess Vespa
Dick Van Pattenas King Roland
George Wyneras Colonel Sandurz
Michael Winslowas Radar Technician
Joan Riversas Dot Matrix (voice)
Lorene Yarnell Janssonas Dot Matrix
John Hurtas John Hurt
Sal Viscusoas Radio Operator
Ronny Grahamas Minister
Jim J. Bullockas Prince Valium