The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005
Arthur Dent is dragged off his doomed planet by his alien friend Ford Prefect seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, launching an absurd and increasingly bewildering journey through the galaxy. Based on Douglas Adams's beloved comic novel, the film blends British wit with inventive science fiction.
Director
- Garth Jennings
Cast
- Martin Freeman
- Mos Def
- Stephen Fry
- John Malkovich
- Bill Nighy
- Simon Jones
- Warwick Davis
- Sam Rockwell
- Zooey Deschanel
- Alan Rickman
- Helen Mirren
- Bill Bailey
Filming Locations
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Covent Garden
The Masonic Hall was used for the religious scenes with John Malkovich.
- Elstree Studios
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Tredegar
The scenes where Arthur, Ford and Zaphod are being slapped in the face by thought-sucking plants were filmed in quarry near here. The same location was also used for the first meeting with Slartibartfast.