Hounded by the immigration authorities, the Coneheads continue to pursue the American dream, raising their teenaged daughter "Connie" in their suburban home and on weekends barbecuing mass quantities of animal protein in the back yard. Inspired by the early "Saturday Night Live" skit. The supporting cast includes a veritable "who's-who" of TV comedy, from comics-turned-sitcom stars Drew Carey and Ellen DeGeneres to "Seinfeld" stars Jason Alexander and Michael Richards and "SNL" cast members Jan Hooks, Julia Sweeney, and Tim Meadows.
The movie is based on a series of comedy sketches which originally aired on "Saturday Night Live" during the 1976-1977 season. The basic premise of the plot revolves around the Conehead family, newly landed on Earth from the planet Remulak, who find themselves trying to dodge two Immigration and Naturalization officers.
Released in USA July 23, 1993.
The film gives the principal cast members of "SNL," both old and new, a chance to work together for the very first time.
The director, Steve Barron, had previously directed the independent feature "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" which ending up grossing over $300 million worldwide. He has also directed several music videos featuring top recording artists such as David Bowie, Madonna and the Michael Jackson's videos "Thriller" and "Billie Jean."
Rated BBFC PG by the British Board of Film Classification.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Dual Layer
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Stars
Dan Aykroyd: Writer/Director/Actor
Jane Curtin: American actress, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Chris Farley: American Comedian, SNL, TOMMY BOY
Garrett Morris: American Comedian
Phil Hartman: Actor, comedian, SNL
Laraine Newman: Actress, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Jon Lovitz: American Comedian/Actor
Michael Richards: American TV Actor/Kramer
Sinbad: African American Comedian
Adam Sandler: Comedian/actor, BILLY MADISON/PUNCH DRUNK LOVE
David Spade: Comedian
Michael McKean: American actor, THIS IS SPINAL TAP, LAVERNE & SHIRLEY
Jason Alexander: American actor, director, SEINFELD
Joey Lauren Adams: Actress/"Sleep With Me"
Parker Posey: Actress
Kevin Nealon: American Comedian/SNL
Jan Hooks: Actress/Comedienne/Snl
Julia Sweeney: Actress, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Ellen DeGeneres: Stand-up comedian,actress
Dave Thomas: Canadian Comedian/Actor
Tom Arnold: Star, ROSEANNE (1988)
Drew Carey:
Tim Meadows: Comedian/SNL
Lisa Jane Persky: Actress
Peter Aykroyd: Actor
Michelle Burke: American Actress/Conehead
Director
Steve Barron: British Director
Composer
David Newman: Composer, SERENITY (2005)
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Review 1:
"...Sweet, funny, anarchic pastiche....The supporting cast is nicely laced with dozens of present and past SNL regulars..."
Source: Variety
08/02/1993