The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, a child prophesied to bring about her downfall. When the royal infant is found by Willow, a timid farmer and aspiring sorcerer, he's entrusted with delivering her from evil.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI creature work that still slaps
Acting
Warwick Davis carries entire film on tiny shoulders
Production
Lucas poured Star Wars money into every frame
Director
Ron Howard
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
George Lucas wrote the story specifically for Warwick Davis after his Ewok performance, wanting to prove a little person could anchor a blockbuster.
The two-headed 'Eborsisk' monster was a last-minute practical effects addition because Lucas felt the film needed more creatures; the baby Elora was played by multiple infants, including Ron Howard's own daughter.
US
