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Hardware Wars

  • 1978
  • Not Rated
  • 13m
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6.9/10
2.3K
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Hardware Wars (1978)
ParodyQuirky ComedySpace Sci-FiActionComedySci-FiShort

This is a short parody of the movie Star Wars.This is a short parody of the movie Star Wars.This is a short parody of the movie Star Wars.

  • Director
    • Ernie Fosselius
  • Writers
    • Ernie Fosselius
    • George Lucas
  • Stars
    • Frank Robertson
    • Scott Mathews
    • Jeff Hale
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ernie Fosselius
    • Writers
      • Ernie Fosselius
      • George Lucas
    • Stars
      • Frank Robertson
      • Scott Mathews
      • Jeff Hale
    • 38User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Frank Robertson
    • 4-Q-2
    Scott Mathews
    • Fluke Starbucker
    Jeff Hale
    • Augie 'Ben' Doggie
    Artie Deco
    • Self
    Cinthia Freeling
    • Princess Anne-Droid
    • (as Cindy Furgatch)
    Bob Knickerbocker
    • Ham Salad
    Ernie Fosselius
    Ernie Fosselius
    • Miscellaneous
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Sonny Buddy Jr.
      Walt Kraemer
        • Director
          • Ernie Fosselius
        • Writers
          • Ernie Fosselius
          • George Lucas
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        indie19

        The funniest 15 minutes on video!

        I laughed. I cried because I was laughing so hard. The 10 bucks I spent on the video were well worth it, and I willingly kissed them good-bye. This is the only top-notch Star Wars parody out there. Although it is nothing near a full-length feature film, this is yet to be topped comedy wise. The wookie monster will always make me laugh. The only thing is, I wish they didn't add those pathetic new digital features. Don't get me wrong; they didn't take away from the movie at all. They really didn't dit in with the rest of the film though. New effects or not, this is a worth-while movie. 10 out of 10.
        8TOMNEL

        Very amusing.

        Out of all the parodies of Star Wars I've seen, this is probably the funniest. Not because of the premise, Star Wars with simple electronics instead of spaceships, but because of how poorly acted it is. This is purposely overacted, and it makes it hilarious, and since everyone knows its purposely overacted, no one complains. The special effects were also purposely as awful as can be, and include a toaster on a visible string that shoots toast, and an egg beater on a string. This short is funny for any fan of Star Wars (which I'm not), or anyone that has 15 minutes to kill. Great short!!

        My rating: *** out of ****. 13 mins. Not rated.
        8rls0812

        Shoe String Movie Done Right

        This movie had a whopping budget of only $8,000, and it shows.

        The thing is, the director knew what he was doing, and made a very enjoyable movie.

        Acting is corny, the set design came from a yard sale, and there is no real plot outside of spoofing Star Wars ... BUT it is an enjoyable movie to watch, and has a lot of humor.

        It is hard not to chuckle at a guy wearing a welding hood, who's catch line is "Darth Nader, naughty person".

        It is also interesting the movie is self aware, such as it's catch phrase "You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss $3 good by"

        Excellent example of a good movie, made with no budget!
        GingeandLefty

        yeah, a great short

        I'm a big lover of underground, unpolished, gritty-style fare, and as far as I'm concerned, HARDWARE WARS and BUDGET LIQUOR are the two greatest short films ever made. hands down.

        HARDWARE WARS, in addition to being a star wars parody, is a super-hip piece of Retro work-- check out all the crazy stock footage, the ancient Art Deco style props, the background tunes, cool little details like the fuzzy dice over the dashboard or the closeups of spedometers,and what you get is an homage to the coolness of yesteryear. (You can really tell that Fosselius is from Frisco)
        Dark Star

        Awesome!!

        Very good spoof! I highly recommend this to any Star Wars fan! This was one of the best low-budget films I have ever seen! I had to buy it when I saw it on sale!!

        May The Farce Be With You!!!!

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        • Trivia
          This is regarded as the most profitable short of all time. It was made on a budget of $8,000, and has grossed over $1 million.
        • Goofs
          The opening line says "Light years ahead of Its time", A light year is a measure of distance, not time.
        • Quotes

          Fluke Starbucker: Jeepers! What is it, Augie Ben Doggie? Did you feel a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced?

          Auggie Ben Doggie: No, just a little headache.

        • Crazy credits
          Design, Animation, Puppetry and Special Defects Ernie Fosselius
        • Alternate versions
          Also available in a special edition.
        • Connections
          Edited from Chakra (1972)
        • Soundtracks
          Ride of the Valkyries
          (from "Die Walküre")

          Music by Richard Wagner

          Performed by the Württemberg Philharmonic Orchestra; Jonel Perlea, conductor

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        • Release date
          • January 20, 1978 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Official site
          • Official site
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Strykjärnens krig
        • Production company
          • 20th Century Foss
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        • Budget
          • $8,000 (estimated)
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        • Runtime
          • 13m
        • Color
          • Color
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.33 : 1

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