Comedy ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 1987 · 1h 36m

Spaceballs

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Director
Mel Brooks
Cast
Mel Brooks as President Skroob / Yogurt John Candy as Barf Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet Bill Pullman as Lone Starr Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa Dick Van Patten as King Roland
Crew
Nick McLean — Director of Photography Conrad Buff IV — Editor John Morris — Original Music Composer Mel Brooks — Screenplay Thomas Meehan — Screenplay Ronny Graham — Screenplay
Tagline

May the schwartz be with you.

Synopsis

When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?

Trailer Spaceballs — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
galaxyandroidspace marinelaser guntempleswordplayspace battlespace travelspace missionsatirealtarmagnet beam
Key Collaborators
Mel Brooks Director Nick McLean Director of Photography Conrad Buff IV Editor John Morris Original Music Composer Mel Brooks Screenplay Thomas Meehan Screenplay Ronny Graham Screenplay Mel Brooks Producer Terence Marsh Production Design Donfeld Costume Design
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