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Mel Brooks directs and co-stars in this legendary, joke-a-minute sci-fi parody that hilariously roasts the Star Wars franchise and pop-culture fandom. When the wicked leaders of Planet Spaceballs squander their own atmosphere, the tyrannical President Skroob sends the villainous Dark Helmet to kidnap Princess Vespa of the peaceful planet Druidia to steal their air supply. It falls to the rogue space pilot Lone Starr and his loyal half-man, half-dog sidekick Barf to mount a rescue mission, armed with nothing but a rusty starship and the mystical power of "The Schwartz."
*Audio Commentary by Director Mel Brooks
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Spaceballs (1987)
96 min
When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lone Starr and his clueless sidekick fly to the rescue. Along the way, they meet Yogurt, who puts Lone Starr wise to the power of "The Schwartz." Can he master it in time to save the day?
Synopsis via TMDB