Cool World
“Holli Would if she could ...and she will”
Synopsis
While incarcerated for murder, cartoonist Jack Deebs found escape by creating Cool World, a series featuring a voluptuous femme fatale named Holli Would. But the artist becomes a prisoner of his own fantasies when Holli transports Jack into Cool World with a scheme to seduce him and bring herself to life. Hard-boiled detective Frank Harris – the only other human in Cool World – cautions Jack with the law: Noids (humans) don't have sex with doodles (cartoons). However, flesh proves weaker than ink as Holli takes human form in Las Vegas, staring in a trans-universal chase that threatens the destruction of both worlds.
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Kim Basinger
Holli Would
Gabriel Byrne
Jack Deebs
Brad Pitt
Detective Frank Harris
Michele Abrams
Jennifer Malley
Deirdre O'Connell
Isabelle Malley
Janni Brenn
Agatha Rose Harris
William Frankfather
Cop
Greg Collins
Cop
Maurice LaMarche
Interrogator #2 / Mash / drunken bar patron / Dr. Vincent "Vegas Vinnie" Whiskers / Jack Deebs (super hero version) (voice)
Michael David Lally
Sparks (voice)
Carrie Hamilton
Comic Bookstore Cashier
Stephen Worth
Bash (performance model) / Comic Store Patron
Murray Podwal
Store Patron
Jenine Jennings
Holli Would / Lonette (performance model) / Craps Bunny (voice)
Joey Camen
Interrogator #1 / Slash / Holli's door (voice)
Paul Ben-Victor
Valet
Gary Friedkin
Mash
Gregory Snegoff
Bash (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 29, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.47x
-$15.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Grais, Mark Victor
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Cool World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Bakshi Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Bakshi
Michael Grais, Mark Victor
Mark Isham
John A. Alonzo
Annamária Szántó Komlóssy, Steve Mirkovich
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Bakshi
Director
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Grais
Screenplay
Mark Victor
Screenplay
Annamária Szántó Komlóssy
Editor
Mark Victor
Writer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Malissa Daniel
Costume Design
Michael Grais
Writer
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cool World
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What is Cool World about?
While incarcerated for murder, cartoonist Jack Deebs found escape by creating Cool World, a series featuring a voluptuous femme fatale named Holli Would. But the artist becomes a prisoner of his own fantasies when Holli transports Jack into Cool World with a scheme to seduce him and bring herself to life. Hard-boiled detective Frank Harris – the only other human in Cool World – cautions Jack with the law: Noids (humans) don't have sex with doodles (cartoons). However, flesh proves weaker than ink as Holli takes human form in Las Vegas, staring in a trans-universal chase that threatens the destruction of both worlds.
Who directed Cool World?
Cool World was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Who stars in Cool World?
The principal cast of Cool World includes Kim Basinger, Gabriel Byrne, Brad Pitt, Michele Abrams, Deirdre O'Connell.
When was Cool World released and how long is it?
Cool World was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cool World?
Cool World had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $14.1M at the worldwide box office (0.47 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Cool World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cool World was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cool World?
Cool World holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).