Hardware Wars (1978)
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss three bucks goodbye.
A short film parody of the classic science fiction film Star Wars. It premiered in theaters only seven months after Star Wars and consisted of little more than inside jokes and visual puns that heavily depended upon audience familiarity with the original.
Director: Ernie Fosselius
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 20, 1978
Cast
- Frank Robertson - 4-Q-2
- Jeff Hale - Augie 'Ben' Doggie
- Artie Deco - Self
- Scott Matthews - Fluke Starbucker
- Cindy Furgatch - Princess Anne-Droid
- Bob Knickerbocker - Ham Salad
- Ernie Fosselius - Miscellaneous
- Paul Frees - Narrator
Screenplay
Production: 20th Century Foss
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique
Keywords
satire, parody, spoof, short film, sci-fi parody
Trailer
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More Films in Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hardware Wars about?
- A short film parody of the classic science fiction film Star Wars. It premiered in theaters only seven months after Star Wars and consisted of little more than inside jokes and visual puns that heavily depended upon audience familiarity with the original.
- Who directed Hardware Wars?
- Hardware Wars was directed by Ernie Fosselius.
- Who stars in Hardware Wars?
- Hardware Wars stars Frank Robertson, Jeff Hale, Artie Deco, Scott Matthews, Cindy Furgatch, Bob Knickerbocker.
- How long is Hardware Wars?
- Hardware Wars has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Hardware Wars?
- Hardware Wars is a Comedy, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Hardware Wars?
- Hardware Wars had a budget of $8,000.
- Where was Hardware Wars produced?
- Hardware Wars was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hardware Wars?
- The themes of Hardware Wars include: Parody and Spoof, Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Satirical Tales and Social Critique.