Ladyhawke Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
In medieval France, knight Rutger Hauer and lady fair Michelle Pfeiffer both run afoul of evil-bishop John Wood. Through the auspices of bishop's confessor Leo McKern, Hauer and Pfeiffer are placed under a curse. During the night, Hauer takes the form of a wolf, while Pfeiffer assumes the form of a hawk by day. The two lovers can only meet one another as humans at dawn and dusk. The only mortal in a position to rescue Hauer and Pfeiffer from their fate is nebbishy pickpocket Matthew Broderick, who acts as liaison between the lovers. With the help of the guilt-ridden McKern--and a convenient solar eclipse--Broderick endeavors to set things aright. - Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
08/13/1999
DVD Release Date:
10/29/1997
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
121 min.
Distributor(s):
No Studio
Production Co.:
20th Century Fox, Warner Brothers
Director(s):
Themes:
Knights and Ladies, Supernatural Romance, Curses and Spells, Star-Crossed Lovers, Heroic Mission
Tone:
Humorous, Fanciful, Gentle, Lyrical, Bittersweet, Atmospheric, Passionate
Keywords:
bishop, curse, enchantment, knight, medieval, pickpocket, prison-escape, quest, rescue, shapeshifter, sword-and-sorcery, thief, tragic-love
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
