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MOVIE

Heavy Metal

A step beyond science fiction.

★ 6.5 1981 90 min R Animation Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy Music

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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Release: 1981-08-07
Rating: R
TMDB score: 6.5/10
Original language: EN
Status: Released
Production: Canada
Studio: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Guardian Trust Company, Famous Players

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DirectorGerald Potterton DirectorJohn Bruno DirectorJohn Halas WriterDaniel Goldberg WriterLen Blum WriterDan O'Bannon CastRodger Bumpass CastJohn Candy

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