About this release
The product is a Deluxe Widescreen Edition of the 1981 sci-fi and fantasy film "Heavy Metal," directed by Gerald Potterton and starring Ivan Reitman. The movie follows a grunge rock musician who sells his soul to a demon in exchange for immortality, showcasing a blend of music, animation, and horror elements. This LaserDisc release includes special features related to the cult classic status of the film, making it a must-have for fans of the genre. The movie is presented in English language and has an R rating from the MPAA.
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Disc 1
LD
Heavy Metal (1981)
90 min
Science FictionAdventureAnimationFantasyMusic
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Credits
Director
Gerald Potterton
John Bruno
John Halas
Julian Harris
Jimmy T. Murakami
Barrie Nelson
Paul Sabella
Jack Stokes
Pino Van Lamsweerde
Harold Whitaker
Writer
Daniel Goldberg
Len Blum
Cast
Rodger Bumpassas Hanover Fiste / Dr. Anrak (voice)
John Candyas Desk Sergeant / Dan / Den / Robot (voice)
Jackie Burroughsas Katherine (voice)
Joe Flahertyas Lawyer / General (voice)
Don Francksas Grimaldi / Co-Pilot / Barbarian (voice)
Marilyn Lightstoneas Whore / Queen (voice)
Eugene Levyas Sternn / Male Reporter / Edsel (voice)
Harold Ramisas Zeke (voice)
Caroline Sempleas Girl (voice)
Richard Romanusas Harry Canyon (voice)
Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Editor
Mick Manning
Ian Llande
Gerald Tripp
Producer
Ivan Reitman
Release Details
- Editions
- Widescreen
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 3, 2026