Originally to be planned out as a liveactionanimated movie but was later changed to a fullyanimated film. It has been said that its original liveactionanimated setting is still around but may be hard to. Hey good lookin on dvd 883316736456 from warner bros. Finally available on dvd is one of ralph bakshis more obscure animated films, hey good lookin 1982, his rrated, semiautobiographical reflection on street life in 1950s brooklyn. Liveaction footage was shot as part of ralph bakshis original vision to have the film be a combination of liveaction and animated characters.
Because ralph bakshi was a pioneer in adultoriented featurelength american animation, he made his own rules for what these kinds of movies should be. Jan 15, 2014 it seems that hey good lookin is a film that experienced many problems on its way to the screen. Cartoon characters, cast and crew for hey good lookin. Ralph wanted this done as a liveactionanimated movie, although it was switched to be fully animated since warner bros. The only animated characters were vinnie, rozzi, crazy, and eva. It features the voices of richard romanus, david proval, tina bowman, and jesse. It features the voices of richard romanus, david proval, tina bowman, and. Originally planned as a liveaction animated movie, it was later changed to a fully animated film. Hey good lookin is a 1982 animated comedy film directed by ralph bakshi. Though its his latest cartoon feature to arrive in new york, ralph bakshis hey good lookin is not exactly his newest, having been in. Apr 20, 20 hey good lookin features a black gang, and vinnie makes a racist crack at one point mainly to get a rise out of the gangs leader but, as with heavy traffic, the writerdirector is aiming at gritty realism.
Hey good lookin is a 1982 comedydrama film directed by ralph bakshi, with production dating back to 1974, but only released worldwide in 1982 the film was finished in 1975, but due to controversy over bakshis previous film, coonskin, warner bros. Hey good lookin is a 1982 comedydrama film directed by ralph bakshi, with production dating back to 1974, but released in new york only and in 1982 produced by warner brothers. Had ralph bakshis grotesque 1950s fantasia hey good lookin been released in 1975 when it was originally made as a mixture of live action and animated footage the film mightve ridden the thencresting wave of nostalgia for the eisenhower era. Staring tina romanus, juno dawson, larry bishop and richard romanus. Hey, good lookin is a 1951 song written and recorded by hank williams, and his version was inducted into the grammy hall of fame in 2001. It features the voices of richard romanus, david proval, tina bowman and jesse welles. Vinnie voiced by richard romanus is the girl crazy leader of a gang called the stompers, his best friend crazy david.
Hey good lookin is a 1982 animated film written, directed, and produced by ralph bakshi. Below are comments about this cartoon submitted by people who have seen this show. There is a lot of back story behind the production of hey good lookin. It seems that hey good lookin is a film that experienced many problems on its way to the screen.
Mar 28, 20 there is a lot of back story behind the production of hey good lookin. Hey good lookin lost original version of ralph bakshi. Although despite that it had been released on vhs once with no later dvd release a soundtrack of the. The rest of the cast were live action characters shot on live action sets. Hey good lookin 1982 feature length theatrical animated. Hey good lookin lost original version of ralph bakshi animated. This is a great, wellanimated movie from one of my heroes. Hey good lookin is a 1982 animated film that provides an outrageous, affectionate look at coming of age in the eisenhower era in brooklyn. Originally planned as a liveactionanimated movie, it was later changed to a fully animated film. Hey good lookin 1982 feature length theatrical animated film.
From cool world creator ralph bakshi, hey, good lookin is an outrageous, nostalgic. Hey good lookin motion picture soundtrack cd baby music. Take a look and see what others have said about hey good lookin. The price below includes registration and insurance. Hey good lookin 1982 ralph bakshi animated film authentic. It started production in the mid 70s and originally. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title hey good lookin. It has been said that its original liveaction animated setting is still around but may be hard to find. The main action concerns vinnie voice of richard romanus, the leader of an italian gang called the stompers, who values, in equal measure, the perfection of his. A print of this promo is owned by the ucla film and television archive.
A 3minute promo of the liveaction version of hey good lookin was screened at the 1975 cannes film festival. That wave was responsible for american graffiti, happy days, and grease, those mild representations of idyllic suburban life just prior. It features the voices of richard romanus, david proval, tina bowman, and jesse welles. Hey good lookin is a 1982 american adult animated coming of age comedy film written, directed, and produced by ralph bakshi. In depth information about hey good lookin, produced by bakshi productions, warner bros. Hey good lookin is a awesome old school animated film that holds no. Originally only the main characters were animated and the rest were portrayed by live actors. Oct 01, 1982 the film has a good, simpleminded, neo50s rockandroll score, and some of the animation is abruptly beautiful. Since its original 1951 recording it has been covered by a variety of artists. Ralph bakshis other credits, include, among others, the animated features heavy traffic, american pop. We want to be sure youre satisfied with your order, which was custom made especially for you. Directoranimator ralph bakshi turns his attention to 1950s brooklyn in hey good lookin, which looks at greasers hanging out and making out on street corners, hot girls, and gang rumbles, all set in a decaying urban landscape. A look at teenage life, focusing in on vinnie, the definitive greaser, his nutty jewish pal, nicknamed crazy, the neighborhood sex symbol, roz, and her overweight girl friend eva.
Dan hicks involvement with the project began in 1974, shortly after the dissolution of his hot licks. The film takes place in brooklyn, new york, during the 1950s and focuses on vinnie, the leader of a gang named the stompers, his friend, crazy shapiro, and their girls, roz and eva. Hey good lookin is one of bakshis best, and its far from a smooth ride, partly because of how it. Its a personal enough film to complete an informal trilogy begun with heavy traffic 1973 and coonskin 1975, and though i still find both of those films to be superior, a revisit to hey good lookin. Movies like hey good lookin if you like hey good lookin you are looking for adult animation, humorous and semi serious movies about with coming of age, satire, prostitute, street gang, cheating, surrealism and hamburger themes of animation, comedy and drama genre shot in usa. The film takes place in brooklyn during the 1950s and focuses on vinnie, the leader of a gang named the stompers, his friend, crazy shapiro, and their respective girlfriends roz and eva. The film was to feature animated characters vinny, crazy, rozzie and eva. A trailer was shown off in 1973 which is held in in the ucla archives with critics and fans praising ralphs new style.
We want to know what you think, too feel free to share your own opinion we do want to hear from you. Ralph bakshis other credits include, among others, the animated features heavy traffic, american pop and cool world. Hey good lookin 1982 feature length theatrical animated film by dave koch. Directoranimator ralph bakshi turns his attention to 1950s brooklyn in hey good lookin, which looks at greasers hanging out and making out on street corners, hot girls, and gang rumbles, all set in. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Hey good lookin is an animated feature film by ralph bakshi of fritz the cat and heavy traffic fame. Hey good lookin was finally released in 1982, six years before the successful animationlive action feature film who framed roger rabbit was released. Bakshi solicited the singersongwriter to provide music for the soundtrack. Hey good lookin is an animated film by ralph bakshi that was released in 1982. Movies that make me feel good a list of 33 titles created 08 feb 2015. Liveaction footage was shot as part of ralph bakshis original vision to have the film be a combination of liveaction and animated characters like who framed roger rabbit 1988.
This was before who framed roger rabbit was released keep circulating the tapes. An outrageous, affectionate look at coming of age in the eisenhower era in brooklyn. The film was originally shot and delivered back in 1974 as a liveactionanimated combination, eight years before it was finally released in 1982. Hey good lookin is a 1982 comedydrama film directed by ralph bakshi, with. It has been said that its original liveactionanimated setting is still around but may be hard to find. This sometimes worked to his detriment, in that even bakshis best films tend to be a hodgepodge of brilliant ideas and crude missteps.
The actual liveactionanimated version of the film is this to all except warner bros. Hey good lookin film has been listed as one of the media and drama good articles under the good article criteria. Hey good lookin is an adult animated film set in 1950s brooklyn, new york. The film has a good, simpleminded, neo50s rockandroll score, and some of the animation is abruptly beautiful. Hey good lookin is a awesome old school animated film that holds no punches if youre easily offended dont bother buying this film however if you like animated films with adult situations and language add hey good lookin to your dvd collection you wont be disappointed p. Hank williams hey, good lookin lyrics genius lyrics.
Okay, the story has its issues, but for the most part, it has a solid plot. Ralph bakshis animated look at street life in brooklyn during the 1950s focuses on a violent rumble between rival gangs. A classic of this genre, hey, good lookin is a 1951 song written and recorded by hank williams, which was later covered by many different artists. With richard romanus, david proval, jesse welles, tina romanus. Hey good lookin is a 1982 american adult animated coming of age comedy film written, directed, and produced by ralph. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. It started production in the mid 70s and originally was to feature more of a mixture of liveaction and animation. The film was originally a liveaction, cartoon hybrid with human actors interacting with cartoons. The film takes place in brooklyn during the 1950s and focuses on vinnie, the leader of a gang named the stompers, his friend, crazy. Hey good lookin is an animated film that takes a more cynical and darker look at the 1950s which shows with the associated tropes like greaser street gangs, young love and numerous other one being shown at different angels. Originally to be planned out as a liveaction animated movie but was later changed to a fully animated film. If you know his work, then hey good lookin is up your alley. Michael barracos rating of the film hey good lookin michael barraco. Ralph bakshi, creator of fritz the cat and heavy traffic brings you the outrageous 50s the way they really were.
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