Spaceballs is a 1987 American science fiction parody film co-written by, directed by, and starring Mel Brooks. It also features John Candy, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and the voice of Joan Rivers. The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on June 24, 1987, and earned mixed reception. It later became a cult classic on video and one of Brooks' most popular films. Its plot and characters parody the original Star Wars trilogy, as well as other sci-fi films like Star Trek, Alien and Planet of the Apes. Planet Spaceball, led by President Skroob (Brooks), has wasted all of its air, leaving the inhabitants to survive off canned oxygen called Perri-Air. Desperate to find more, Skroob schemes to extract the air of planet Druidia by kidnapping the Druish Princess Vespa (Zuniga), who is about to wed the narcoleptic Prince Valium (Jim J. Bullock), as leverage in order for their demands to be met. Resenting the arranged marriage to Valium, Vespa leaves him at the altar and runs away in her Mercedes space vehicle with her Droid of Honor, Dot Matrix (voiced by Rivers), in tow.
This site uses cookies to give the best and personalised experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here.
