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Ladyhawke (1985) is a medieval fantasy adventure directed by Richard Donner. Rutger Hauer plays Navarre, a knight, and Michelle Pfeiffer plays Isabeau, lovers placed under a curse that keeps them from being human together: he becomes a wolf by night and she a hawk by day. Matthew Broderick plays Philippe, a thief whose escape brings him into their effort to break the curse. The film combines romance, quest adventure, and supernatural folklore.
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What curse affects Navarre and Isabeau in Ladyhawke?
Navarre becomes a wolf by night, while Isabeau becomes a hawk by day. The curse prevents the lovers from being human together at the same time.
Who plays Navarre in Ladyhawke?
Rutger Hauer plays Navarre, the cursed knight. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Isabeau, his equally cursed lover.
Who directed Ladyhawke?
Richard Donner directed the 1985 medieval fantasy adventure. Matthew Broderick also stars as a young thief who becomes involved in the couple's escape.
Is Ladyhawke based in a modern setting?
No. It is set in a medieval fantasy world involving knights, castles, religious authority, and supernatural transformation.
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