The Creature Wasn't Nice (1981)
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- PG
- 1h 28min
- Comedy, Horror
- Jul 1983 (USA)
- Movie
When the spaceship Vertigo stops to explore a previously unknown planet, the crew finds an unrecognized dollop of protoplasm and takes it aboard ship to return it to earth for analysis. On board, lifeform expands into an oozing...
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| Cindy Williams | ... |
Annie McHugh
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Bruce Kimmel | ... |
John
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| Leslie Nielsen | ... |
Capt. Jamieson
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| Gerrit Graham | ... |
Rodzinski
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| Patrick Macnee | ... |
Dr. Stark
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| Paul Brinegar | ... |
Clint Eastwood / Dirty Harry
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Cheri Steinkellner | ... |
TV Host #1
(as Cheri Eichen)
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Carol Ann Williams | ... |
TV Host #3
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| Margaret Willock | ... |
TV Host #2
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Alan Abelew | ... |
Dirty Harry Punk #1
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| Robert Dryer | ... |
Dirty Harry Punk #2
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Peter DuPre | ... |
Dirty Harry Punk #3
(as Peter Du Pre)
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| Jed Mills | ... |
Dirty Harry Punk #4
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Ron Burke | ... |
Dirty Harry Punk #5
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Ron Kurowski | ... |
The Creature
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| Broderick Crawford | ... |
Max the Computer (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Bruce Kimmel | ||
Written by
| Bruce Kimmel | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Eilhys England | ... | executive producer (as Elyse England) |
| Mark Haggard | ... | producer |
| Michael S. Landes | ... | executive producer |
| Patrick Regan | ... | associate producer |
| Albert Schwartz | ... | executive producer |
| Alain Silver | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| David Spear | ||
Cinematography by
| Vilis Lapenieks | ... | (as Denny Lavil) |
Editing by
| David Blangsted | ||
Editorial Department
| Sandra Davis | ... | assistant editor |
| Michele Noble | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jane Staugas | ||
Production Design by
| Lee Cole | ||
Set Decoration by
| Julia Badham | ... | (as Julia Laughlin) |
Makeup Department
| Hud Bannon | ... | makeup artist |
| Victor London | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Williams |
| Michele Payne | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Alain Silver | ... | production manager |
| Ned Topham | ... | production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sharon Gerhard | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Patrick Regan | ... | first assistant director |
| Elizabeth Ward | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Mark Ellensohn | ... | construction grip |
| Spencer Gill | ... | construction grip |
| Brian Hanish | ... | construction grip |
| Irving Schwartz | ... | construction grip |
| Steve Smith | ... | swing gang |
| George Stokes | ... | set constructor |
| Phil Stone | ... | swing gang |
| William Strom | ... | assistant art director |
| Janis Vaile | ... | property assistant (as Janis Vaile Klein) |
| Dennis White | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Ken Beauchene | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Cook | ... | re-recording mixer |
| James A. Corbett | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer (as Christopher Jenkins) |
| Carol Jones | ... | sound effects editor |
| Stan Jones | ... | sound effects editor |
| Carol Miller | ... | sound playback operator / sound utility |
| James M. Tanenbaum | ... | sound mixer (as James Mountain) |
| Jerry Trent | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Peter Knowlton | ... | set special effects |
| Dan DiPaola | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Larry Lapointe | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Carl Bostrom | ... | miniature constructor and photographer |
| Anthony Doublin | ... | special visual effects supervisor |
| Bob Greenberg | ... | special visual effects supervisor |
| William Guest | ... | miniature constructor and photographer (as Will Guest) |
| Bill Hedge | ... | special visual effects supervisor (as William J. Hedge) |
| Cary Howe | ... | creature visualizator |
| Jene Omens | ... | miniature constructor and photographer |
| Tom Payne | ... | special visual effects supervisor (as Thomas H. Payne) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lynn A. Aber | ... | still photographer (as Lynn Aber) |
| Alain Bergman | ... | lamp operator |
| Rick Blair | ... | assistant camera |
| Kevin Brennan | ... | best boy grip |
| Jerry Day | ... | lamp operator |
| James Hawk | ... | camera operator |
| Jay Klepperman | ... | assistant camera |
| Keith Manasco | ... | gaffer |
| Tracy Neftzger | ... | dolly grip |
| David W. Nims | ... | grip (as David Nims) |
| Estralita Riley | ... | assistant camera |
| Randolph Sellars | ... | best boy electric (as Randy Sellars) |
| Rob Sherwood | ... | lamp operator |
| John Sorich | ... | key grip |
| Vance Trussell | ... | lamp operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Katherine Dover | ... | costumer |
| Vici Welles | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Jeffery Ward | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tom Villano | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Merry Lowry-Donner | ... | continuity assistant (as Merry Lynn Lowry) |
| Coby Turner | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Ronald Abrams | ... | vendor liaison (as Ron Abrams) |
| Pamela Carter | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa C. Cook | ... | production coordinator |
| Dan DiPaola | ... | stand-in |
| Rose Gurrola | ... | craft service |
| Peg Halligan | ... | assistant to producer and director |
| Bob Hoover | ... | production accountant |
| Harvey L. Kahn | ... | dialogue director (as Harvey L. Kahn) |
| Mark Lebovitz | ... | production assistant |
| Stel Leitzow | ... | assistant: Cindy Williams |
| Carl Macek | ... | unit publicist |
| Tony Maldonada | ... | stand-in |
| Joanne Tkaczyk | ... | production assistant |
| Joe Tremaine | ... | choreographer |
| Tim Wallace | ... | assistant: Leslie Nielsen |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Almi Pictures (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sundowner Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video) (as 'Spaceship')
- Vestron Video (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (video)
- Palm Beach Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Front Row Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Palm Beach Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Passion Productions (2005) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- BSX Records (score album released by) (limited edition)
- Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (special thanks)
- Olympia Brewing Company (special thanks)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Todd-AO Studios (sound)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When the spaceship Vertigo stops to explore a previously unknown planet, the crew finds an unrecognized dollop of protoplasm and takes it aboard ship to return it to earth for analysis. On board, lifeform expands into an oozing person-eating monster which communicates primarily by means of a Vegas lounge act. The crew is gobbled up one after another until the two surviving crewmembers come up with a plan.
Written by Jim Beaver |
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| Taglines | Get Your Rockets Off On ... Spaceship See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original voice of the computer belonged to Broderick Crawford. See more » |
| Goofs | During the Creature's big song and dance number, the reflection of the film crew is visible in the observation glass. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Quick Takes Volume 6 (2017). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Want to Eat Your Face See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Stark:
It doesn't want to be called a creature. It's a living organism. See more » |