LADYHAWKE (DVD) DVD

Ladyhawke
In medieval France, knight Rutger Hauer and lady fair Michelle Pfeiffer both run afoul of evil-bishop John Wood. Through the auspices of bishop's confessor Leo McKern, Hauer and Pfeiffer are placed under a curse. During the night, Hauer takes the form of a wolf, while Pfeiffer assumes the form of a hawk by day. The two lovers can only meet one another as humans at dawn and dusk. The only mortal in a position to rescue Hauer and Pfeiffer from their fate is nebbishy pickpocket Matthew Broderick, who acts as liaison between the lovers. With the help of the guilt-ridden McKern--and a convenient solar eclipse--Broderick endeavors to set things aright. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast Matthew Broderick as Phillipe Gaston Rutger Hauer as Etienne Navarre Michelle Pfeiffer as Isabeau Leo McKern as Imperius John Wood as Bishop Ken Hutchison as Marquet Alfred Molina as Cezar Gian Carlo Prete as Fornac Loris Loddi as Jehan Alex Serra as Mr. Pitou

Crew Giovanni Natalucci - Art Director Rona Brown - Consultant/advisor Nana Cecchi - Costume Designer Richard Donner - Director Stuart Baird - Editor Andrew Powell - Composer (Music Score) Alfredo Tiberi - Makeup Giancarlo del Brocco - Makeup Gilbert Provenghi - Makeup Ken Court - Production Designer Wolf Kroeger - Production Designer Vittorio Storaro - Cinematographer Lauren Shuler - Producer Harvey Bernhard - Producer Verne Poore - Producer Richard Donner - Producer Angelo Santucci - Set Designer Stephen Altman - Set Designer John Richardson - Special Effects Sergio Mioni - Stunts Richard Graydon - Stunts David Peoples - Screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz - Screenwriter Michael Thomas - Screenwriter Edward Khmara - Screenwriter Robert G. Henderson - Sound Effects Editor

Ladyhawke
Richard Donner's stab at the world of omantic fantasy is resoundingly realized in the underappreciated gem Ladyhawke. With Matthew Broderick channeling his splendid young comic timing, the film has a wit that nicely balances out the yearning love story, played to the hilt by a striking Michelle Pfeiffer and in one of his most powerful roles, Rutger Hauer. Ironically, Hauer only was given the part after Kurt Russell dropped out of the production, thereby giving the thespian the role that he was denied almost a year before when originally approached by Donner to play the main villain. For that, the steel-eyed actor should be eternally grateful, for the character busted him out of the string of memorable villain pieces that broke him in the industry (Blade Runner, Nighthawks). Ladyhawke as a film exists in its own place and time, with stylized armor set against authentic locales that paint a picture of a singular medieval world unlike any other. While the omantic tale fares strong with the female audience, the males will undoubtedly be drawn to its action, though that's not to say that the pic does not have its downsides. First off, the pulsating synth score by Andrew Powell has aged terribly and consistently feels out of step with the rest of the picture. Then there's the issue of Broderick's accent, which switches from British to American at the drop of a dime and shines through no matter how charming he may be. Still, with a juicy supporting cast, delicious villains, and a bravura finale, Ladyhawke stands as a shining example of pure escapist fantasy. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
 

Alan Murray: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Sound Effects (nominated) Bud Alper: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Sound (nominated) Dick Alexander: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Sound (nominated) Les Fresholtz: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Sound (nominated) Robert G. Henderson: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Sound Effects (nominated) Verne Poore: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Sound (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English, French, Spanish Subtitle Options: English, French, Spanish Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel DDS: Dolby Digital Surround DD1: Dolby Digital Mono Additional Features: Soundtrack remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Interactive menus Production notes Scene access Theatrical trailer Languages and subtitles: English, Français, and Español MPAA Rating: PG13 DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 2 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 121 min   DVD Chapters: Jump to a Scene 0. Jump to a Scene 1. Cloudscape Credits. [3:00] 2. "Not unlike escaping mother's womb." [5:33] 3. Countryside search. [4:22] 4. The inn. [2:34] 5. A protector. [3:35] 6. A night's lodging. [3:03] 7. Canine rescuer, mystery woman. [4:56] 8. A long time for such a lady. [2:48] 9. Marquet's report. [3:09] 10. Guiding angel; the lady's turn to rescue. [4:41] 11. A trap for Navarre. [5:54] 12. Imperius' castle; "I am sorrow." [4:43] 13. Imperius' healing arts. [1:26] 14. "Always together, Eternally apart." [6:04] 15. Such happiness. [1:49] 16. Intruders; miracle at sunrise. [5:30] 17. Toward Aquila. [4:19] 18. Dance on a stormy night. [5:12] 19. Terror in the woods. [3:52] 20. The morning after. [5:59] 21. Danger on and under the ice. [5:04] 22. Touching for an instant. [5:06] 23. Into Aquila. [3:43] 24. Infiltrating the cathedral. [2:15] 25. Navarre's death vow. [1:38] 26. Navarre vs. Marquet. [3:30] 27. Day and night become one. [2:45] 28. To the death. [2:06] 29. "Look at us!" An end to evil. [5:08] 30. Friends and lovers. [3:18] 31. End Credits. [3:27] Side #2- Widescreen 0. Jump to a Scene 1. Cloudscape Credits. [3:00] 2. "Not unlike escaping mother's womb." [5:33] 3. Countryside search. [4:22] 4. The inn. [2:34] 5. A protector. [3:35] 6. A night's lodging. [3:03] 7. Canine rescuer, mystery woman. [4:56] 8. A long time for such a lady. [2:48] 9. Marquet's report. [3:09] 10. Guiding angel; the lady's turn to rescue. [4:41] 11. A trap for Navarre. [5:54] 12. Imperius' castle; "I am sorrow." [4:43] 13. Imperius' healing arts. [1:26] 14. "Always together. Eternally apart." [6:04] 15. Such happiness. [1:49] 16. Intruders; miracle at sunrise. [5:30] 17. Toward Aquila. [4:19] 18. Dance on a stormy night. [5:12] 19. Terror in the woods. [3:52] 20. The morning after. [5:59] 21. Danger on and under the ice. [5:04] 22. Touching for an instant. [5:06] 23. Into Aquila. [3:43] 24. Infiltrating the cathedral. [2:15] 25. Navarre's death vow. [1:38] 26. Navarre vs. Marquet. [3:30] 27. Day and night become one. [2:45] 28. To the death. [2:06] 29. "Look at us!" An end to evil. [5:08] 30. Friends and lovers. [3:18] 31. End Credits. [3:27]