Hardware Wars
“You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss three bucks goodbye.”
Synopsis
A short film parody of the classic science fiction film Star Wars. It premiered in theaters only seven months after Star Wars and consisted of little more than inside jokes and visual puns that heavily depended upon audience familiarity with the original.
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Hardware Wars: The Original Star Wars Parody | 1978
Type: Clip • Published 2023-11-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cork Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 12, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernie Fosselius
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernie Fosselius
- Original Title
- Hardware Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Budget
- $8K
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Foss
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernie Fosselius
Ernie Fosselius
Department Leadership Roster
Ernie Fosselius
Director
Ernie Fosselius
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardware Wars
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What is Hardware Wars about?
A short film parody of the classic science fiction film Star Wars. It premiered in theaters only seven months after Star Wars and consisted of little more than inside jokes and visual puns that heavily depended upon audience familiarity with the original.
Who directed Hardware Wars?
Hardware Wars was directed by Ernie Fosselius.
Who stars in Hardware Wars?
The principal cast of Hardware Wars includes Frank Robertson, Jeff Hale, Artie Deco, Scott Matthews, Cindy Furgatch.
When was Hardware Wars released and how long is it?
Hardware Wars was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hardware Wars?
Hardware Wars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).