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The Beastmaster (1982)

PG  118 min  -  Fantasy | Action | Adventure   -  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.

Director:

Don Coscarelli
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marc Singer ...
Dar
Tanya Roberts ...
Rip Torn ...
John Amos ...
Joshua Milrad Joshua Milrad ...
Tal (as Josh Milrad)
Rod Loomis Rod Loomis ...
Ben Hammer Ben Hammer ...
Young Dar's Father
Ralph Strait Ralph Strait ...
Sacco
Billy Jayne ...
Young Dar (as Billy Jacoby)
Janet DeMay Janet DeMay ...
Witchwoman #1
Christine Kellogg Christine Kellogg ...
Witchwoman #2
Janet Jones ...
Witchwoman #3
Tony Epper Tony Epper ...
Jun Leader
Vanna Bonta ...
Zed's Wife
Kim Tabet Kim Tabet ...
Sacco's Daughter
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Storyline

Dar, is the son of a king, who is hunted by a priest after his birth and grows up in another family. When he becomes a grown man his new father is murdered by savages and he discovers that he has the ability to communicate with the animals. After that, Dar begins his quest for revenge in this Conan-like movie. Written by Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Dog | Magic | Hero | Village | Sword And Sorcery  | See more »

Genres:

Fantasy | Action | Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA | West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Beastmaster - Der Befreier See more »

Filming Locations:

Lake Pyramid, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,955,641 (USA) (22 August 1982)

Gross:

$14,056,528 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany: (25 fps) (video version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The actor playing the young deposed prince was not allowed to be on the set at the same time as the tiger, so a short stunt person in a wig, photographed from behind, was used in those shots. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Kiri has been swimming and runs from the water when the ferrets steal her stuff. In the very next scene, as she's looking for the ferrets, she's completely dry. See more »

Quotes

Dar: [re: the eagle] I have my eyes...
[re: the ferrets]
Dar: I have my cunning...
[re: the tiger]
Dar: and I have my strength.
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Connections

Featured in "I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1982 (#1.3)" (2003) See more »