Directed by:
Frank Oz
Written by:
Howard Ashman
Based on the musical play by:
Howard Ashman
Based on the film by:
Roger Corman
Charles B. Griffith
Genre:
Comedy | Horror | Musical | Romance | Sci-Fi
Runtime:
81 mins
Plot:
A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.
Release Date:
December 19, 1986
Reception:
Cast:
Levi Stubbs
Rick Moranis
Ellen Greene
Vincent Gardenia
Steve Martin
Tichina Arnold
Michelle Weeks
Tisha Campbell-Martin
Jim Belushi
Christopher Guest
Bill Murray
Stan Jones
NOMINATED
Best Motion Picture of the Year
David Geffen
Best Adapted Screenplay
Howard Ashman
Best Original Song
Alan Menken
Howard Ashman
For the song “Mean Green Mother From Outer Space“
Best Costume Design
Marit Allen
Best Production Design
Roy Walker
Best Sound
Peter Sutton
Robert W. Glass Jr.
Steve Maslow
Kevin O’Connell
Ron Davis
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, “Mean Green Mother From Outer Space“
- Best Achievement in Visual Effects | Lyle Conway, Bran Ferren, Martin Gutteridge
Nominations
- Best Special Visual Effects | Lyle Conway, Bran Ferren, Martin Gutteridge, Richard Conway
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Miles Goodman
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Howard Ashman