Judge Doom

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rdf:langString Christopher Lloyd as Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit

rdf:langString Judge Doom referenced the classic Shave and Haircut bit in the film while using the tapping of his cane.

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rdf:langString The Pacific Electric logo. Owner of the red car that Doom bought to dismantle. The historical Four Level Interchange of the Arroyo Seco Parkway. An early example in history reminiscent of Doom's plan to destroy Toontown for a freeway that connects Los Angeles to Pasadena for progress of economy.

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rdf:langString Judge Doom (formerly known as Baron von Rotten) is a fictional character who appears as the main antagonist in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd. He is depicted as the much-feared, cruel, and evil judge of Toontown, who is later to be revealed as the mastermind for the framing of the titular character and the murder of protagonist Eddie Valiant's brother within the film. Judge Doom is an original character from the script of the film created by screenwriters Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman. Many actors, such as Tim Curry and Christopher Lee, were considered for the role before Lloyd was cast as the character. Judge Doom later appeared in Who Framed Roger Rabbit media, becoming the final boss of video game adaptations of the film and in a graphic novel sequel explaining his backstory and revival. The merchandise of the character was also sold. Judge Doom has had many comparisons with characters from other fictional media, and his motives and actions have drawn parallels with real-world historical events. Christopher Lloyd's role as Judge Doom has been praised as a film villain, with the character appearing as one of the greatest film villains of all time by Wizard magazine and appearing in other related film villain media lists. The character and his plot twist reveal as a toon are commonly rated as some of the scariest moments in a family-oriented non-horror film. The character has been widely acknowledged in popular culture, being referenced in a song, a documentary and a 2021 viral Twitter joke regarding NFL player Tom Brady.

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