Moonwalker (1988): Cast
Moonwalker is a 1988 fantasy music film directed by Will Vinton and Colin Chilvers, starring Michael Jackson as Michael, Joe Pesci and Clancy Brown. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Will Vinton and Colin Chilvers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ultimate Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Moonwalker About?
The premise of Moonwalker without spoilers.
Moonwalker (1988) is an experimental anthology musical starring Michael Jackson. It blends short films and long‑form videos instead of a single plot. Highlights include a “Man in the Mirror” intro, a “Badder” parody, “Speed Demon”, “Leave Me Alone”, and the fantastical “Smooth Criminal” where Jackson rescues three children from Mr. Big and finishes with a “Come Together” performance. The title nods to his iconic moonwalk.
Moonwalker Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- one word title
- michael jackson character
- intergenerational friendship
- super villain
- superhero
- child in jeopardy
- pop music
- dance music
- superhero action
- parody comedy
- kidnapping
- rabbit
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- bunny
- bunny rabbit
- motorcycle
- anthology film
- male protagonist
- camera shot of a man's feet
- camera shot of feet
- handsome man
- michael jackson
- male singer
- singing for an audience
- performing for an audience
- concert
- reference to elizabeth taylor
- picture of pinocchio
- retrospective
- jackson five
- television
- television screen
- live action and animation
- black man
- black protagonist
- rat
- swarm of rats
- robot
- female robot
- gynoid
- time magazine
- newsweek
- people magazine
- reference to e.t.
- rain
- rainy weather
- high heeled boots
- woman wears high heeled boots
- female stockinged legs
- dancer
- background dancer
Moonwalker Cast & Characters
Michael Jackson leads the cast as Michael, with Joe Pesci as Mr. Big and Clancy Brown as Police Officer (segment "Speed Demon") (uncredited). Directed by Will Vinton and Colin Chilvers; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Will Vinton
- Co-director Colin Chilvers
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Michael Jackson as Michael -
Joe Pesci as Mr. Big -
Clancy Brown as Police Officer (segment "Speed Demon") (uncredited) -
Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman (voice) (uncredited)
Also Starring in Moonwalker
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- Sean Ono Lennon Sean
- Brandon Quintin Adams Zeke
- Jennifer Batten Guitar Player (segment "Come Together") (uncredited)
- Nikki Cox
- Tony Williams
- Scott L. Treger Starship Trooper (uncredited)
- Dionysio Basco
- Maurissa Tancharoen
- Bilal Dancer (segment "Badder")
- LaVelle Smith
- Brent Kelly Jay O'Connor (segment "Badder")
- Brenda Barrett Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
- Miko C. Brando Michael's Friend (segment "Speed Demon") (uncredited)
- Garland Spencer
- TJ Jackson
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- Frank DiLeo
- Taryll Jackson
- Kelley Parker Katie
- Ben Aaron Maestro (segment "Badder")
- Khiry Abdul-Samad Khiry (segment "Badder")
- Reggie Williams
- Dove Dellos
- Kimberly Duncan
- Hakeem Abdul-Samad
- Jose Chaidez
- D.J. Dellos
- Amaris Dupree
- Eric Ryan
- Jermaine Jackson II
- Tina Landon
- Danial Brown
- Dylan Stewart
- Tajh Abdul-Samad
- Dion Turner
- Cory Tyler
- Tisha Tucker
- Terrance Williams
- Alif Sankey
More from Will Vinton and Colin Chilvers
More films directed by Will Vinton and Colin Chilvers: Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II, Claymation Christmas Celebration, Kingdom Chums - Little David’s Adventure and The Creation.
Cars in Moonwalker
8 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic and the 1980 Plymouth Gran Fury.
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Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Important role -
1980 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role -
1988 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Replica Important role -
1971 Minibus Minor role
Moonwalker Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Atesli topuklar” and “Michael Jackson: Moonwalker”.
- Also known as
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- Atesli topuklar
- Michael Jackson: Moonwalker
- Moonwalker - A holdjáró
- O Passageiro da Lua
- Michael Jackson - Moonwalker
- Μουνγουώκερ
- 外星戰將
- 迈克尔·杰克逊：月球漫步
- Caminante Sobre la Luna
- Лунная походка
- 月球漫步
- Ateşli Topuklar
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- Μάικλ Τζάκσον: Μουνγουόκερ
- סהרורי
- ムーンウォーカー
- 문워커
- Лунен пътешественик
- 邁克爾·傑克遜：月球漫步
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Michael Jackson: The One 2004 -
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall 2016 -
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Michael Jackson’s Private Home Movies 2003 -
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Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special 2003 -
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour 1992
Moonwalker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Moonwalker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moonwalker?
Moonwalker runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Moonwalker released?
Moonwalker was released on October 29, 1988.
Who directed Moonwalker?
Moonwalker was directed by Will Vinton and Colin Chilvers.
More films by Will Vinton Who is in the cast of Moonwalker?
Moonwalker stars Michael Jackson as Michael, Joe Pesci as Mr. Big and Clancy Brown as Police Officer (segment "Speed Demon") (uncredited), among 43 credited actors.
Does Moonwalker have a post-credit scene?
No. Moonwalker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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