description Willow (1988) Overview
Willow is a 1988 American high-fantasy adventure film directed by Ron Howard from a story and production concept by George Lucas. Warwick Davis plays Willow Ufgood, a Nelwyn farmer who becomes responsible for protecting the infant Elora Danan, whose prophecy threatens the rule of the sorceress Queen Bavmorda. The film combines an original fantasy setting with practical effects and visual-effects work by Industrial Light & Magic, and is aimed at viewers of mythic adventure cinema.
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Who directed the 1988 film Willow?
Willow was directed by Ron Howard. George Lucas created the story and production concept for the American high-fantasy adventure film.
Who is Willow Ufgood in the film?
Warwick Davis plays Willow Ufgood, a Nelwyn farmer who is given responsibility for protecting the infant Elora Danan. Elora is tied to a prophecy threatening the ruling power.
What is Elora Danan’s role in Willow?
Elora Danan is an infant whose prophecy makes her a target of the ruler seeking to preserve power. Willow’s central mission is to keep her safe while the larger magical conflict unfolds.
Is Willow based on a George Lucas story?
Yes. The 1988 film was directed by Ron Howard from a story and production concept by George Lucas. Its world combines Lucas’s adventure framework with high-fantasy elements such as prophecy, magic, and nonhuman peoples.
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