Heavy Metal

Name: Heavy Metal
Director: Gerald Potterton
Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Music
Released: 1981
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, Jackie Burroughs, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks

A step beyond science fiction.

19811h 30m6.5(809 votes)

AnimationScience FictionAdventureFantasyMusic

Synopsis

The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

Heavy Metal (1981) is a animation, science fiction, adventure, fantasy, and music film directed by Gerald Potterton. It stars Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, and Jackie Burroughs. The film runs for 1 hour 30 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 809 votes.

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Director

Gerald Potterton

Cast

Rodger Bumpass

Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)

John Candy

Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)

Jackie Burroughs

Katherine (voice)

Joe Flaherty

Lawyer / General (voice)

Don Francks

Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)

Marilyn Lightstone

Whore / Queen (voice)

Eugene Levy

Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Metal

Where can I watch Heavy Metal?

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Who stars in Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal stars Rodger Bumpass, John Candy, Jackie Burroughs, and Joe Flaherty, and was directed by Gerald Potterton.

How long is Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes.

When did Heavy Metal come out?

Heavy Metal was released in 1981.

What genre is Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal is a animation, science fiction, adventure, fantasy, and music film.

Is Heavy Metal worth watching?

Heavy Metal holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.