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The Sword and the Sorcerer

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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POPULARITY
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1,350
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The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage's 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.
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A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage's dangerous future when he is recruited to help a princess foil the designs of a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer in... Read allA mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage's 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.A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage's 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.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
6.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,800
1,350
  • Director
    • Albert Pyun
  • Writers
    • Tom Karnowski(screenplay)
    • John V. Stuckmeyer(screenplay)
    • Albert Pyun(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lee Horsley
    • Kathleen Beller
    • Simon MacCorkindale
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  • Director
    • Albert Pyun
  • Writers
    • Tom Karnowski(screenplay)
    • John V. Stuckmeyer(screenplay)
    • Albert Pyun(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lee Horsley
    • Kathleen Beller
    • Simon MacCorkindale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Lee Horsley
    Lee Horsley
    • Talonas Talon
    Kathleen Beller
    Kathleen Beller
    • Alanaas Alana
    Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale
    • Mikahas Mikah
    George Maharis
    George Maharis
    • Machellias Machelli
    Richard Lynch
    Richard Lynch
    • Cromwellas Cromwell
    Richard Moll
    Richard Moll
    • Xusiaas Xusia
    Anthony De Longis
    Anthony De Longis
    • Rodrigoas Rodrigo
    Robert Tessier
    Robert Tessier
    • Verdugoas Verdugo
    Nina van Pallandt
    Nina van Pallandt
    • Maliaas Malia
    • (as Nina Van Pallandt)
    Anna Bjorn
    Anna Bjorn
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Craccusas Craccus
    Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin
    • Malcolmas Malcolm
    Joe Regalbuto
    Joe Regalbuto
    • Dariusas Darius
    Russ Marin
    Russ Marin
    • Mogullenas Mogullen
    Earl Maynard
    • Morganas Morgan
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • Quadeas Quade
    John Davis Chandler
    John Davis Chandler
    • Guard 1as Guard 1
    Emily Yancy
    • Ban Urluas Ban Urlu
    • Director
      • Albert Pyun
    • Writers
      • Tom Karnowski(screenplay)
      • John V. Stuckmeyer(screenplay)
      • Albert Pyun(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Stuntman Jack Tyree was killed when he jumped off a cliff and missed his airbags.
    • Goofs
      Despite being crucified with large metal spikes, Talon's hands have no signs of damage during his sword fights afterwards.
    • Quotes

      Prince Talon: I have no quarrel with you. Out of my way.

      Xusia: Cromwell is mine!

      Prince Talon: Now we have a quarrel.

    • Crazy credits
      Watch for Talon's Next Adventure "Tales of the Ancient Empire" coming soon
    • Connections
      Edited into Rifftrax: The Sword and the Sorcerer (2014)

    User reviews78

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    Top review
    Another Guilty Pleasure
    The main reason this movie was even made was that they wanted it to be in theaters at around the same time as the film "Conan the Barbarian" in 1982. Believe it or not, both films were even released by the same studio! If the films had been made thirty years earlier, they would have been released as a double feature. They were part of a wave of sword fight pictures that included "Excalibur" and "Dragonslayer." Without a lot of fanfare, "Sword and the Sorcerer" managed to become a minor hit. One of the cast members was on a talk show and confessed that the success of the film was a surprise because that person thought it was not very good.

    I enjoyed the action scenes and some of the humor. It has some good one-liners. The second half also has generates a fair amount of tension concerning the whereabouts of the sorcerer mentioned in the title. I also liked how the forces came together randomly for the climatic battle scenes. True, the film has many flaws, but it still works for me as an enjoyable adventure. It is the kind of thing I watch on a Friday night to ease me into the weekend.

    Add me to the list of those disappointed that the sequel promised in the closing credits was never made.
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    • subcityii
    • Jun 7, 2002

    FAQ1

    • Why did not talon take his rightful place as the king of the emipre at the end of the movie? he was afterall richards son

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Talon im Kampf gegen das Imperium
    • Filming locations
      • Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Sorcerer Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,103,425
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,798,879
      • Apr 25, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,103,425
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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