Overview
A haunting adventure fantasy about a pair of cursed lovers who are transformed into animal shapes during alternate periods of the day. Broderick, who provides comic relief, is appealing as the couple's young friend, and ultimately, their rescuer. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Richard Donner - Director
Matthew Broderick
Rutger Hauer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Leo McKern
John Wood
Details
- Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand)
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 888574445515
- Genre: DRAMA
- Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
- Release Date: November 2016
Movie Reviews
Notes:
Filmed on location in the Italian Dolomites. Shot in Technicolor. Filmed in Technovision for a projected aspect ratio of 2.35:1.
Estimated budget: $21 million.
Reviews:
"...A very likeable, very well-made fairytale....LADYHAWKE is worthwhile for its extremely authentic look alone..." - 04/03/1985 Variety
"...LADYHAWKE soars. It is enchanted....It is a bold, beautiful, marvelous vision..." - 04/12/1985 Los Angeles Times, p.C1
"[A] heartbreaking love story. And it's the never lovelier Pfeiffer who pulls at your heartstrings..." -- Grade: B - 05/11/2012 Entertainment Weekly