Willow

Plot

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.

About Willow

Willow is a 1988 American epic fantasy adventure film directed by Ron Howard and produced by Nigel Wooll. The film was executive produced by George Lucas and written by Bob Dolman from a story by Lucas. The film stars Warwick Davis as the title character, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Billy Barty and Jean Marsh. Davis portrays aspiring magician Willow Ufgood who teams up with disaffected warrior Madmartigan (Kilmer) to protect young baby princess Elora Danan from evil queen Bavmorda (Marsh). Lucas conceived the idea for the film in 1972, approaching Howard to direct during the post-production phase of Cocoon in 1985. Bob Dolman was brought in to write the screenplay, coming up with seven drafts that Lucas was actively involved in developing. It was finished in late 1986. It was then set up at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and principal photography began in April 1987, finishing the following October. The majority of filming took place in Dinorwic quarry in Wales with some at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, as well as a small section in New Zealand. Industrial Light & Magic created the visual effects and animation sequences, which led to a revolutionary breakthrough with digital morphing technology. The film was released by MGM/UA Distribution Co. on May 20, 1988 to mixed reviews from critics with praise for the visual effects, humour, character designs and Warwick Davis's performances…

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