Directed by:
W.D. RichterScreenplay:
Earl Mac RauchCinematography:
Fred J. KoenekampComposer:
Michael BoddickerCast:
Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, Christopher Lloyd, Lewis Smith, Rosalind Cash, Ronald Lacey, Matt Clark, Robert Ito, Pepe Serna (more)VOD (4)
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Peter Weller is Buckaroo Banzai, a physicist-neurosurgeon-martial arts master-secret agent-rock star who has just made history with his invention, the Oscillation Overthruster. The Overthruster allows him to travel to the 8th Dimension, but this feat draws the attention of the Red Lectroids, an alien race (led by Christopher Lloyd) who have teamed up with Banzai's nemesis, the deranged Dr Lizardo (John Lithgow). Lizardo and the Red Lectroids are seeking the Overthruster to take over the world and Banzai, with his team of agents/band musicians, The Hong Kong Cavaliers, must stop them before it's too late! (Arrow Films)
(more)Cast
Peter Weller
USA
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Ellen Barkin
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Jeff Goldblum
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Christopher Lloyd
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Lewis Smith
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Rosalind Cash
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Ronald Lacey
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Dan Hedaya
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Laura Harrington
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John Ashton
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