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A Step Beyond Science Fiction - Heavy Metal
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Title: Heavy Metal

Release Date: 7 Aug 1981

Runtime: 1h 30m

Genre: Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Music

Director: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Guardian Trust Company, Famous Players, Potterton Productions, TVC London, Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films, Atkinson Film Arts, Boxcar Animation Studios

Production Companies: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Guardian Trust Company, Famous Players, Potterton Productions, TVC London, Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films, Atkinson Film Arts, Boxcar Animation Studios

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

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Average Vote: 6.5 (702 votes)

Cast

  • Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice): Rodger Bumpass
  • Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice): John Candy
  • Katherine (voice): Jackie Burroughs
  • Lawyer / General (voice): Joe Flaherty
  • Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice): Don Francks
  • Whore / Queen (voice): Marilyn Lightstone
  • Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice): Eugene Levy
  • Zeke (voice): Harold Ramis
  • Girl (voice): Caroline Semple
  • Harry Canyon (voice): Richard Romanus
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