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Willow

"A world where heroes come in all sizes and adventure is the greatest magic of all."

1988-05-20 Fantasy 2hr 6m

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

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The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

  • Released
    1988-05-20
  • Revenue
    $57,300,000
  • Budget
    $35,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 6m
  • Genre
    Fantasy, Adventure, Action
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.2
  • Production
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lucasfilm Ltd., Imagine Entertainment

Crew

Ron Howard
Director
Bob Dolman
Screenplay
Nigel Wooll
Producer
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Cast

Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis
Willow Ufgood
Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer
Madmartigan
Joanne Whalley

Joanne Whalley
Sorsha
Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh
Queen Bavmorda
Patricia Hayes

Patricia Hayes
Fin Raziel
Billy Barty

Billy Barty
High Aldwin
Pat Roach

Pat Roach
General Kael
Gavan O'Herlihy

Gavan O'Herlihy
Airk Thaughbaer
David Steinberg

David Steinberg
Meegosh
Phil Fondacaro

Phil Fondacaro
Vohnkar
Mark Northover

Mark Northover
Burglekutt
Tony Cox

Tony Cox
Vohnkar Warrior
Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak
Rool
Rick Overton

Rick Overton
Franjean
Maria Holvoe

Maria Holvoe
Cherlindrea
Julie Peters

Julie Peters
Kiaya Ufgood
Dawn Downing

Dawn Downing
Mims Ufgood
Mark Vande Brake

Mark Vande Brake
Ranon Ufgood
Zulema Dene

Zulema Dene
Ethna
Ruth Greenfield

Ruth Greenfield
Elora Danan
Kate Greenfield

Kate Greenfield
Elora Danan
Kenny Baker

Kenny Baker
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Ashley C. Williams

Ashley C. Williams
Nelwyn Villager (uncredited)
Michael Cotterill

Michael Cotterill
Druid
Joanna Dickens

Joanna Dickens
Barmaid
Jennifer Guy

Jennifer Guy
The Wench
Ron Tarr

Ron Tarr
Llug
Jack Purvis

Jack Purvis
Nelwyn Band Member (uncredited)
Sallyanne Law

Sallyanne Law
Mother
Robert Gillibrand

Robert Gillibrand
Vohnkar Warrior
Fred Wood

Fred Wood
Druid
Gerald Staddon

Gerald Staddon
Nelwyn Villager
David Sibley

David Sibley
Galladoorn Warrior
Craig Salisbury

Craig Salisbury
Nelwyn Jester
Bob Ramsey

Bob Ramsey
Man in Tavern
Nosher Powell

Nosher Powell
Nelwyn Villager
Greg Powell

Greg Powell
Nockmaar Lieutenant
Nathan Phillips

Nathan Phillips
Nelwyn Villager
Stéphanie Lhorset

Stéphanie Lhorset
Nelwyn Villager
Arnold Lee

Arnold Lee
Man in Tavern
Cheryl Howard

Cheryl Howard
Nelwyn Villager
Andrew Herd

Andrew Herd
Nelwyn Villager
Raymond Griffiths

Raymond Griffiths
Nelwyn Villager
Owain Griffiths

Owain Griffiths
Villager
Rusty Goffe

Rusty Goffe
Nelwyn Villager
John Ghavan

John Ghavan
Nelwyn Villager
Valerie Gale

Valerie Gale
Nelwyn Villager
Margarita Farrell

Margarita Farrell
Nelwyn Villager
Malcolm Dixon

Malcolm Dixon
Nelwyn Band Member
Samantha Davis

Samantha Davis
Nelwyn Villager
Kim Davis

Kim Davis
Nelwyn Villager
John Cumming

John Cumming
Nelwyn Villager
Gerry Crampton

Gerry Crampton
Nockmaar Lieutenant
Sadie Corre

Sadie Corre
Nelwyn Villager
Willie Coppen

Willie Coppen
Nelwyn Villager
Kenneth Coombs

Kenneth Coombs
Nobleman
Peter Burroughs

Peter Burroughs
Nelwyn Villager
Hayley Burroughs

Hayley Burroughs
Nelwyn Villager
Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett
Nelwyn Villager
Michael Henbury Ballan

Michael Henbury Ballan
Nelwyn Villager
Edwin Alofs

Edwin Alofs
Villager
Paul Markham

Paul Markham
Villager

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-04-21

Warwick Davis is great in this fantasy as the eponymous fellow charged with keeping a young baby from the evil clutches of the wicked queen ... read more

Warwick Davis is great in this fantasy as the eponymous fellow charged with keeping a young baby from the evil clutches of the wicked queen "Bavmorda" (Jean Marsh). It has been foretold that this youngster will prove to be the undoing of the reign of terror that has permeated the land, and so this task is going to be perilous to say the least. Arriving at the crossroads, his townsfolk friends decide to abandon him and his quest but fortunately he has recourse to the trapped "Madmartigan" (Val Kilmer) who has been caged up and left to die. Pursued by the queen's battle-hardened daughter "Sorsha" (Joanne Whalley) and her henchman "Kael" (Pat Roach) what now ensues is a grand spectacle of high adventure that features some inspired special effects, a good solid story and some equally engaging characterisations that deliver a traditional good vs. evil scenario. I always support the baddies in movies, and here was no different - but I was very nearly tempted by the courage and decency of "Willow" to switch sides. Kilmer is on good form, his role allows him to flourish with some witty dialogue and plenty of swash and buckle as the denouement - and a magical one at that - looms large. Ron Howard and George Lucas have let their imagination take control here, and I felt it worked rather well. The photography and action scenes work well, and though maybe the story is a bit of an hybrid of others, it still doesn't stop this being an enjoyable David and Goliath style battle that is peppered with some strong supporting performances, some familiar faces and , I think, gets better with age.

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A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 4

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2023-06-09

**Warwick Davis' life movie isn't bad, but it's not really good either.** Fantasy cinema has experienced moments of brilliance thanks to ... read more

**Warwick Davis' life movie isn't bad, but it's not really good either.** Fantasy cinema has experienced moments of brilliance thanks to the creativity of a good number of directors and screenwriters, and also due to the possibilities brought by technology. However, in the past, things were simpler: directors and technical teams of fantasy films were those people used to improvising a lot and thinking outside the box. That skill is a talent, surely, and sometimes it's preferable to do something more traditional than to use CGI resources so absurdly fake that they don't even deserve to be there. This film, despite being far from being good or deserving a praise, is not a waste of time and there are several details where we can observe redeeming qualities. The film's value begins with the more or less direct involvement of several prominent people in the film industry at the time: a film written by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard cannot properly be considered a B-movie. Howard directs impeccably, but the truth is that Lucas could have made an additional effort in the script: the story that guides the film is funny, it has good moments, but it is also full of clichés and strange little peculiarities that do not fail to lift us up doubts every moment. Despite the projection given to Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley in advertising (it is an understandable maneuver since they are well-known actors), the real protagonist is the dwarf Warwick Davis. Yes, it's not a pristine performance worthy of an award, but he couldn't be much better: the actor was still young and inexperienced, but he managed to show talent and resoluteness, making the most of this beautiful opportunity that appeared in his life. Val Kilmer, although more famous, doesn't need to do much and has few real challenges, while the beautiful Whalley and Jean Marsh are authentic attention grabbers and do an equally satisfying job. Technically, it is a film whose value lies in the very well-designed sets and costumes, and also in the soundtrack, skilfully composed but a little forgettable. It has several special effects, most of them quite dated, but functional. The problem is that, for a film of the fantasy genre, it ends up having a little less "magic" than would be desirable. And despite the story being a little convoluted, the film picks up a high enough pace that this ends up not being a problem.

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A Review by tmdb51616167 4

Written by tmdb51616167 on 2024-09-02

After watching the film "Willow" for the first time, it was perceived as a corny yet lovable movie with entertaining moments, albeit with ch... read more

After watching the film "Willow" for the first time, it was perceived as a corny yet lovable movie with entertaining moments, albeit with cheesy and lacking depth. While the film has its charm, it may not be one that warrants repeat viewings, as it falls short in terms of overall enjoyment. The storytelling and character development were deemed subpar, failing to create an enchanting or immersive experience as initially anticipated. Despite "Willow" becoming a cult classic, it ultimately fell into the category of films that are predominantly corny and cheesy. The television series that attempted to capitalize on the movie's cult status failed to live up to expectations, leading to its cancellation after one season. The series struggled to capture the essence of the original film, resulting in a lackluster and unengaging viewing experience. In conclusion, both the movie and the television series based on "Willow" failed to leave a lasting impact and were ultimately deemed uninspiring and difficult to follow. While the film may have its moments, it may not be enough to warrant a recommendation for viewers looking for a captivating and enjoyable cinematic or television experience.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

Warwick Davis is great in this fantasy as the eponymous fellow charged with keeping a young baby from the evil clutches of the wicked queen "Bavmorda" (Jean Marsh). It has been foretold that this youngster will prove to be the undoing of th...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-04-21

Warwick Davis is great in this fantasy as the eponymous fellow charged with keeping a young baby from the evil clutches of the wicked queen "Bavmorda" (Jean Marsh). It has been foretold that this youn...

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A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 4

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2023-06-09

**Warwick Davis' life movie isn't bad, but it's not really good either.** Fantasy cinema has experienced moments of brilliance thanks to the creativity of a good number of directors and screenwrite...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by tmdb51616167 4

Written by tmdb51616167 on 2024-09-02

After watching the film "Willow" for the first time, it was perceived as a corny yet lovable movie with entertaining moments, albeit with cheesy and lacking depth. While the film has its charm, it may...

read more