Moonwalker
Moonwalker is a 1988 American experimental anthology musical film starring Michael Jackson.[4] Rather than featuring one continuous narrative, the film expresses the influence of fandom and innocence through a collection of short films about Jackson, several of which are long-form music videos from Jackson's 1987 album Bad.[5] The film is named after the dance technique known as the moonwalk, which Jackson was known for performing.[6]
For the related video games, see Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. For other uses, see Moonwalk (disambiguation).Moonwalker
- Jerry Kramer
- "Leave Me Alone":
- Jim Blashfield
- "Smooth Criminal":
- Colin Chilvers
- "Smooth Criminal":
- David Newman
- "Smooth Criminal":
- Michael Jackson
- Jerry Kramer
- Dennis E. Jones
- Frank DiLeo
- Michael Jackson
- "Speed Demon":
- Will Vinton
- "Leave Me Alone":
- Jim Blashfield
- Paul Diener
- Michael Jackson
- Sean Lennon
- Kellie Parker
- Brandon Quintin Adams
- Joe Pesci
- Thomas E. Ackerman
- Robert E. Collins
- Frederick Elmes
- John Hora
- Crescenzo G.P. Notarile
- Dale Beldin
- David E. Blewitt
- Mitchell Sinoway
Bruce Broughton (score)
Michael Jackson (songs)
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
- MJJ Productions
- Ultimate Productions
- Will Vinton Productions ("Speed Demon")
- October 29, 1988
93 minutes[1]
United States
English
$22 million($57 million in 2023 dollars)[2]
The film was released theatrically in Europe and South America, but Warner Bros. canceled plans for a Christmas 1988 theatrical release in the United States. Moonwalker was released on VHS, and remained #1 on Billboard's Video Chart for 22 weeks. Moonwalker also spent 14 weeks at #1 on Billboards Top Video- Cassette sales chart[7] In 1989, Moonwalker was honoured with a certification of 800,000 copies sold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[8] Moonwalker has been certified 9 x Platinum in the United Kingdom.[9]
The "Leave Me Alone" video aired as a separate entity and won a Grammy in 1990 for Best Music Video, Short Form, which is the only Grammy Award Jackson received for the album Bad. "Leave Me Alone" video also won the Cannes Gold Lion Award for Best Special Effects.[10]
Legacy and awards[edit]
Moonwalker was released on VHS, and remained #1 on Billboard's Video Chart for 22 weeks. Moonwalker also spent 14 weeks at #1 on Billboards Top Video- Cassette sales chart[17] The Video Software Dealer's Association awarded Jackson with an award for Moonwalker in 1989.[18]
In 1989, Moonwalker was honoured with a certification of 800,000 copies sold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[19] Moonwalker has been certified 9 x Platinum in the United Kingdom.[20]
The "Leave Me Alone" video aired as a separate entity and won a Grammy in 1990 for Best Music Video, Short Form, which is the only Grammy Award Jackson received for the album Bad. "Leave Me Alone" video also won the Cannes Gold Lion Award for Best Special Effects.[21]