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The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)

R 100 min  -  Action | Fantasy | Adventure  -   April 1982 (USA)
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A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage dangerous future when he is recruited... See full summary »

Director:

Albert Pyun

Writers:

Tom Karnowski (screenplay), John V. Stuckmeyer (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lee Horsley Lee Horsley ...
Kathleen Beller Kathleen Beller ...
Simon MacCorkindale ...
Mikah (as Simon Mac Corkindale)
George Maharis George Maharis ...
Machelli
Richard Lynch Richard Lynch ...
Cromwell
Richard Moll ...
Xusia
Anthony De Longis ...
Rodrigo
Robert Tessier ...
Verdugo
Nina Van Pallandt Nina Van Pallandt ...
Anna Bjorn Anna Bjorn ...
Elizabeth
Jeff Corey Jeff Corey ...
Craccus
Joseph Ruskin Joseph Ruskin ...
Malcolm
Joe Regalbuto ...
Darius
Russ Marin Russ Marin ...
Mogullen
Earl Maynard Earl Maynard ...
Morgan
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Storyline

A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage dangerous future when he is recruited to help a princess foil the designs of a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer in conquering a land. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sorcerer | Princess | Telekinesis | Bound And Gagged | Resurrection  | See more »

Taglines:

The greatest duel ever fought between deathless courage and endless evil! See more »

Genres:

Action | Fantasy | Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Espada e o Feiticeiro See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,798,879 (USA) (25 April 1982) (233 Screens)

Gross:

$39,103,425 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Sorcerer Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Two versions were shot of Lee Horsley's crucifixion in the final reel. In the theatrical version, a spike was shown through the palm of each hand. In the version for TV, Horsley's hands were bound to the wood by means of metallic bands. See more »

Quotes

Eric: We never should have followed that bitch in here.
Morgan: Quiet, barnacle. It was those land-lubbers that led us into this trap.
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