USA / UK,
1985, 90 min
(Director's cut: 114 min)
Directed by:
Ridley ScottScreenplay:
William HjortsbergCinematography:
Alex ThomsonCast:
Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Billy Barty, Annabelle Lanyon, Robert Picardo, Peter O'Farrell, Kiran Shah, Cork Hubbert, Alice Playten (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story has Tom Cruise as a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate to undertake a heroic quest. He must save a beautiful princess, Mia Sara, and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, Tim Curry, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1987 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Best Costume Design
- 1986 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1986 - Best Special Visual Effects
The Saturn Awards
- 1987 - Rob Bottin (Best Make-Up)
Venice Film Festival
- 1985 - Ridley Scott (Golden Lion for Best Film)