Willow
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
20th Century Fox  (1988) 126 mins PG

7.1 (26,223 votes)
A Rollicking Fantasy-Adventure." -- Leonard Maltin

From legendary filmmakers George Lucas and Ron Howard comes one of the most beloved fantasy tales of all time. This groundbreaking film features stunning special effects, dazzling action and a classic battle between good and evil.

When young Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) finds an abounded baby, he is suddenly thrust into an adventure filled with magic and danger. According to an ancient prophecy, the sacred child is destined to end the reign of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh). Now, with only a single swordsman (Val Kilmer) at his side, Willow must overcome the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy anyone who stands in the Queen's way!...

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Cast and Crew
Joanne Whalley  ......  Sorsha
Val Kilmer  ......  Madmartigan
Warwick Davis  ......  Willow Ufgood
Jean Marsh  ......  Queen Bavmorda
Billy Barty  ......  High Aldwin
Patricia Hayes  ......  Fin Raziel
Director  .....  Ron Howard
Producer  .....  Nigel Wooll; Joe Johnston; George Lucas
Writer  .....  George Lucas; Bob Dolman
Notes
Filming Locations:
Brocket Hall, Lemsford, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, UK (more)

Trivia:
James Horner's sweeping score quotes almost directly from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's famous "Requiem", featured heavily in Amadeus (1984). It features in the opening sequence and also, faintly, during Bavmorda's dark ceremony at the climax of the film. (more)

Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: You can see the wire supporting Madmartigan when he is on the catapult outside the castle. (more)

Quotes:
Willow: Ouch! What'd you bite me for?
Fin Raziel: Three drops of your blood must be put in the potion.
Willow: Well, you could've warned me!
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 9 nominations (more)