Ladyhawke
Captain Etienne Navarre is a man on whose shoulders lies a cruel curse. Punished for loving each other, Navarre must become a wolf by night whilst his lover, Lady Isabeau, takes the form of a hawk by day. Together, with the thief Philippe Gaston, they must try to overthrow the corrupt Bishop and in doing so break the spell.
Critics Sentiment
Solar eclipse occurs during Navarre's duel with Marquet
The group travels toward Aquila despite Navarre's skepticism
The film recovers from its mid-section pacing issues during the journey to Aquila to reach its emotional and action peak during the eclipse climax.
Ladyhawke maintains solid audience appreciation throughout, with particular strength in its curse revelation and climactic sequences. The film suffers most during its middle travel sections where the notorious synthesizer score and pacing issues are most apparent, but recovers strongly for a satisfying finale that showcases the cast at their best.
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Matthew Broderick
Phillipe Gaston
Rutger Hauer
Captain Etienne Navarre
Michelle Pfeiffer
Isabeau d'Anjou
Alfred Molina
Cezar
John Wood
Bishop of Aquila
Leo McKern
Father Imperius
Ken Hutchison
Marquet
Giancarlo Prete
Fornac
Loris Loddi
Jehan
Charles Borromel
Insane Prisoner
Massimo Sarchielli
Innkeeper
Nicolina Papetti
Mrs. Pitou
Alessandro Serra
Mr. Pitou
Venantino Venantini
Bishop's Secretary
Nanà Cecchi
Bishop's Woman
Gregory Snegoff
Cart Driver
Benito Stefanelli
Bishop's Guard
Omero Capanna
Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Giovanni Cianfriglia
Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Nello Pazzafini
Fornac's Man (uncredited)
Crew
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