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Release Year1978
Runtime0h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Science Fiction
Votes41
DirectorErnie Fosselius
WritersErnie Fosselius
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsHardware Wars
About Hardware Wars
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.
Directed by Ernie Fosselius, Hardware Wars leans on a strong ensemble — Frank Robertson, Jeff Hale, Artie Deco — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1978.
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