Hardware Wars(1978)
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss three bucks goodbye.
Hardware Wars 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.
Hardware Wars (1978) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Ernie Fosselius, released on January 20, 1978 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Frank Robertson, Jeff Hale, Artie Deco and Scott Matthews. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernie Fosselius
- Writers:
- Ernie Fosselius
- Production:
- 20th Century Foss
- Budget:
- $8,000
- Status:
- Released
Hardware Wars (1978) Trailer
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Hardware Wars Videos & Clips
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Hardware Wars (1978) Trailer
Trailer
Hardware Wars: The Original Star Wars Parody | 1978
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Hardware Wars Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Frank Robertson
Frank Robertson
as 4-Q-2
- Jeff Hale
Jeff Hale
as Augie 'Ben' Doggie
- Artie Deco
Artie Deco
as Self
- Scott Matthews
Scott Matthews
as Fluke Starbucker
- Cindy Furgatch
Cindy Furgatch
as Princess Anne-Droid
- Bob Knickerbocker
Bob Knickerbocker
as Ham Salad
Ernie Fosselius
as Miscellaneous
Paul Frees
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Ernie Fosselius, written by Ernie Fosselius.
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Hardware Wars Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 41 ratings.
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Hardware Wars – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hardware Wars online?
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Hardware Wars (1978) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hardware Wars?
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The main cast of Hardware Wars (1978) includes Frank Robertson, Jeff Hale, Artie Deco, Scott Matthews and Cindy Furgatch. The film was directed by Ernie Fosselius. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hardware Wars released?
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Hardware Wars was released on January 20, 1978 and runs for 13m.
Is Hardware Wars worth watching?
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Hardware Wars (1978) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hardware Wars?
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Yes. The official Hardware Wars trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.