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20 August 1982 (USA)
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A sword-and-sorcery fantasy about a young man's search for revenge. Armed with supernatural powers, the handsome hero and his animal allies wage war against marauding forces. full summary | add synopsis
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1 win
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'Community' Halloween episode preview: Chevy Chase as The Beastmaster!
(From EW.com - PopWatch. 14 October 2009, 11:26 AM, PDT)
Get Ready For... The Children Of The Corn Remake?!
(From Icons of Fright. 14 June 2008, 12:20 PM, PDT)
(From EW.com - PopWatch. 14 October 2009, 11:26 AM, PDT)
Get Ready For... The Children Of The Corn Remake?!
(From Icons of Fright. 14 June 2008, 12:20 PM, PDT)
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A Really Fun Film
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Marc Singer | ... | Dar | |
| Tanya Roberts | ... | Kiri | |
| Rip Torn | ... | Maax | |
| John Amos | ... | Seth | |
| Joshua Milrad | ... | Tal (as Josh Milrad) | |
| Rod Loomis | ... | King Zed | |
| Ben Hammer | ... | Young Dar's Father | |
| Ralph Strait | ... | Sacco | |
| Billy Jayne | ... | Young Dar (as Billy Jacoby) | |
| Janet DeMay | ... | Witchwoman #1 | |
| Christine Kellogg | ... | Witchwoman #2 | |
| Janet Jones | ... | Witchwoman #3 | |
| Tony Epper | ... | Jun Leader | |
| Vanna Bonta | ... | Zed's Wife | |
| Kim Tabet | ... | Sacco's Daughter |
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Also Known As:
Beastmaster - Der Befreier (West Germany)
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118 min | Germany:90 min (25 fps) (video version)
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Singapore:NC-16 |
USA:PG (certificate #26762) |
South Korea:15 |
Australia:M |
Finland:K-18 |
Norway:15 |
Norway:16 (original rating) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
West Germany:12 |
Iceland:12
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Director Don Coscarelli decided to set the story in a sort of Bronze Age milieu because he was a long time fan of Steve Reeves, Ray Harryhausen and sword and sandal flicks.
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Audio/visual unsynchronized: The ferrets are squeaking like mice. In reality they make a "chooka, chooka" gutteral sound.
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Referenced in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) (V)
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What struck me,after several viewings,is that not only does the viewer enjoy this movie,but the people doing are having a good time as well.It stays with the standard sword and sorcery/Arthurian motif of a dispossessed hero going on the quest,seeking to either establish his identity,or come into his inheritance.What adds to this particular movie are the following: 1.)Singer not only has the rugged good looks,and impressive physique,but he displays a vastly wider emotional range than did The Austrian Oak.His portrayal of Dar encompasses humor and craftiness as well as courage and determination.And it looks like he did quite a few of his own stunts. 2.)I'm not sure is Roberts is trying to do a caricature of a simpering,clinging heroine,or not.In any event,she does go WAY over the top,but seems to be enjoying doing it. 3.)Torn's villain not only chews the scenery,but spits it out,as well.Is there some kind of inside joke by making him up to look like Richard Nixon? 4.)Amos,as Seth,is every bit as much a loyal comrade as Sallah in the Indiana Jones flics.All he needs is to wear a neon sign flashing"FRIEND". 5.)Let's face it,they based the script on a classic piece of writing,but a famous authoress.If you start out with something good,it gives an extra advantage. 6.)And,the animals do a splendid job,and the ferrets are cute.