Spaceballs

Spaceballs is a Science Fiction spoof comedy that lampoons a number of different classic Sci-Fi motion pictures and television shows, including George Lucas's Star Wars films and the Star Trek franchise. The 1987 movie was directed by Mel Brooks and follows the adventures of Lone Starr (Bill Pullman) as he attempts to save the Princess Vespa (Daphne Zuniga) who is being held captive by the evil Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis). With the help of Yogurt (Mel Brooks) and his trusty side kick Barf (John Candy), Lone Starr must save the Princess and save the planet of Druidia.

Fast Facts

1. Starring: Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga and Dick Van Patten
2. Mel Brooks has an allergy to Yogurt, some scenes had to be shot out of sequence
3. George Lucas approved of the script
4. John Candy ad-libbed the line, "Oh, that's gonna leave a mark," after standing up without undoing his seat belt
5. The ape who says "There goes the planet!" is voiced by an unbilled Michael York

Quotes

• "So the combination is one, two, three, four, five? That's the stupidest combination I've ever heard in my life! The kind of thing an idiot would have on his luggage!" - Dark Helmet

• "Merchandising, merchandising, where the real money from the movie is made. Spaceballs-the T-shirt, Spaceballs-the Coloring Book, Spaceballs-the Lunch box, Spaceballs-the Breakfast Cereal, Spaceballs-the Flame Thrower. The kids love this one." - Yogurt

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