The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
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- R
- 1h 40min
- Action, Adventure
- 30 Apr 1982 (USA)
- Movie
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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Awards:
- 1 win & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Lee Horsley | ... |
Talon
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| Kathleen Beller | ... |
Princess Alana
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| Simon MacCorkindale | ... |
Lord Mikah
(as Simon Mac Corkindale)
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| George Maharis | ... |
Count Machelli
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| Richard Lynch | ... |
King Titus Cromwell
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| Richard Moll | ... |
Xusia of Delos
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| Anthony De Longis | ... |
Rodrigo
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| Robert Tessier | ... |
Verdugo
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| Nina van Pallandt | ... |
Malia
(as Nina Van Pallandt)
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| Anna Bjorn | ... |
Elizabeth
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| Jeff Corey | ... |
Craccus
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| Joseph Ruskin | ... |
Malcolm
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| Joe Regalbuto | ... |
Darius
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| Russ Marin | ... |
Mogullen
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Earl Maynard | ... |
Morgan
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| George Murdock | ... |
Quade
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| John Davis Chandler | ... |
Guard 1
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Emily Yancy | ... |
Ban Urlu
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| Christopher Cary | ... |
King Richard
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| Peter Breck | ... |
King Leonidas
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| Alan Caillou | ... |
King Sancho
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| Michael Evans | ... |
King Ludwig
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| Jay Robinson | ... |
King Charles
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Simmy Bow | ... |
The Cardinal
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| Reb Brown | ... |
Phillip
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Erik Cord | ... |
Eric
(as Eric Cord)
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JoJo D'Amore | ... |
A Drunk
(as Jo-Jo D'Amore)
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| Steve Davis | ... |
Thogan
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Anthony Farrar | ... |
Young Mikah
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| Greg Finley | ... |
Rumbolt
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| George Fisher | ... |
Ninshu
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Tammi Furness | ... |
Myra
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Hubie Kerns Jr. | ... |
Renquo
(as Hubie Kerns)
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| Leonard P. Geer | ... |
Cornellus
(as Lennie Geer)
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Michael Hoit | ... |
Red Dragon Archer 1
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James Jarnigan | ... |
Young Talon
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Edgy Lee | ... |
Acolyte
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Charlie Messenger | ... |
Pablo
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Shelley Taylor Morgan | ... |
Bar-Bro
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| Christina Nigra | ... |
Young Elizabeth
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| Buckley Norris | ... |
Bartender
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| Patrick O'Moore | ... |
Devereux
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| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... |
Kabal
(as Thomas Rosales)
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| Gina Smika Hunter | ... |
Young Alana
(as Gina Smika)
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Alvah Stanley | ... |
Sades
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Mark Steffan | ... |
Sades Aide
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| William Watson | ... |
Karak
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Barry Chase | ... |
Tavis
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| Corinne Calvet |
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Corey Burton | ... |
(uncredited) (voice)
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| Suzy Mandel | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Albert Pyun | ||
Written by
| Tom Karnowski | ... | (screenplay) & |
| John V. Stuckmeyer | ... | (screenplay) (as John Stuckmeyer) & |
| Albert Pyun | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert S. Bremson | ... | executive producer |
| Brandon Chase | ... | producer |
| Marianne Chase | ... | producer |
| Tom Karnowski | ... | co-producer |
| Michael Kelly | ... | associate producer |
| Gerald T. Olson | ... | associate producer |
| Mark L. Rosen | ... | producer |
| John V. Stuckmeyer | ... | co-producer (as John Stuckmeyer) |
| Kenneth Yates | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| David Whitaker | ||
Cinematography by
| Joseph Mangine | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Marshall Harvey | ||
Editorial Department
| Terry Frankle | ... | assistant editor (as Terrie Frankle) |
| Bert Glatstein | ... | associate editor |
Casting By
| Jerold Franks | ... | (as Jerry Franks) |
| Al Onorato | ||
Art Direction by
| George Costello | ||
Set Decoration by
| Maria Caso | ||
Costume Design by
| Christine Boyar | ||
Makeup Department
| Allan A. Apone | ... | special makeup effects (as Allan Apone) |
| Greg Blocker | ... | makeup assistant: special effects |
| Greg Cannom | ... | special makeup effects (as Gregory Cannom) |
| Anthony Esposito | ... | hair designer (as Anthony E. Esposito) |
| Jeff Kinney | ... | makeup assistant: special effects |
| Karen Kubeck | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| David B. Miller | ... | makeup assistant: special effects (as David Miller) |
| Michael Mills | ... | prosthetic makeup artist |
| Kenny Myers | ... | makeup assistant: special effects (as Kenney Myers) |
| Robin L. Neal | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Ve Neill | ... | head makeup artist |
| Pamela Peitzman | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Francisco X. Pérez | ... | special makeup effects (as Frank Carrisosa) |
| Mark Shostrom | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Ronald W. Smith | ... | hair stylist (as Ron Smith) |
| Douglas J. White | ... | special makeup effects (as Douglas White) |
| Vera Yurtchuk | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Allen Alsobrook | ... | unit production manager (as Alan Alsobrook) |
| Tom Karnowski | ... | production manager (as Thomas F. Karnowski) |
| John V. Stuckmeyer | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Ross Bush | ... | first assistant director |
| Lisa C. Cook | ... | third assistant director (as Lisa Cook) |
| Marshall Harvey | ... | second unit director |
| Brenda Haverstock | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Washington | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Larz Anderson | ... | property constructor |
| Barbara Benz | ... | draperies |
| Mike Bingham | ... | construction coordinator |
| Kimberly Buckley | ... | property assistant (as Kim Buckley) |
| Jay Burkhart | ... | set dresser |
| Charles Chiodo | ... | sculptor |
| Stephen Chiodo | ... | sculptor (as Steve Chiodo) |
| Christina Cocek | ... | art assistant (as Christine Cocek) |
| Charlie Edwards | ... | art assistant |
| Paul A. Edwards | ... | set painter (as Paul Edwards) |
| Tommy Estridge | ... | set dresser |
| Trish Gallaher Glenn | ... | set dresser (as Trish Gallagher) |
| Lauren Hanson | ... | art assistant |
| David E. Harshbarger | ... | set dresser |
| Roger Holzberg | ... | property master |
| Steve Homsey | ... | property constructor |
| Roger Horn | ... | property assistant |
| Steve Jezewski | ... | property constructor (as Steve Jezevski) |
| Mike Jones | ... | sculptor |
| Elroy Payne | ... | tri-bladed sword construction |
| Dena Roth | ... | assistant art director |
| Stephen Andrew Schwartz | ... | set dresser (as Steve Schwartz) |
| Richard Scott | ... | art assistant (as Rick Scott) |
| Chuck Taylor | ... | property constructor |
| Gregory R. Wolf | ... | set dresser (as Greg Wolf) |
| Ron Woods | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Sherrie Bayer | ... | sound effects editor |
| Sandy Berman | ... | sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Graham Harris | ... | sound effects supervisor |
| Joseph Holsen | ... | sound effects editor (as Joe Holsen) |
| Bob Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer (as Robert Minkler) |
| Michael Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Paula Olson | ... | boom operator |
| Don Sanders | ... | production sound mixer |
| Frank Serafine | ... | special sound effects (as Frank Serafini) |
| Kevin Williams | ... | boom operator |
| Simon Harris | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| John Carter | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Chuck Henderson | ... | special effects |
| Floyd Keeney | ... | special effects |
| Richard Washington | ... | special effects |
| Harry Woolman | ... | special effects consultant |
| Terry Woolman | ... | special effects |
| Brian Bevis | ... | special effects crew (uncredited) |
| Jill Rockow | ... | blood effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Michael Adams | ... | stunts (as Mike Adams) |
| John Ashby | ... | stunts |
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | stunts (as Bruce Barbour) |
| Norman Blankenship | ... | stunts (as Norm Blankenship) |
| Simone Boisseree | ... | stunts |
| Bob Bralver | ... | stunts (as Robert Braver) |
| Fred Brookfield | ... | stunts |
| Alex Brown | ... | stunts |
| Jophery C. Brown | ... | stunts (as Jophrey Brown) |
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunts |
| Richard E. Butler | ... | stunts (as Dick Butler) |
| John Cade | ... | stunts |
| David Cadiente | ... | stunts |
| Hank Calia | ... | stunts |
| David S. Cass Sr. | ... | stunts (as Dave Cass) |
| Michael Cassidy | ... | stunts |
| Denise Cheshire | ... | stunts |
| Phil Chong | ... | stunts |
| Roydon Clark | ... | stunts |
| Jodie Davis | ... | stunts |
| Vince Deadrick Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Nick Dimitri | ... | stunts |
| Bennie E. Dobbins | ... | stunts (as Bennie Dobbins) |
| Christopher Doyle | ... | stunts (as Chris Doyle) |
| Ted Duncan | ... | stunts |
| Dick Durock | ... | stunts |
| Greg Wayne Elam | ... | stunts (as Greg Elam) |
| Kenny Endoso | ... | stunts |
| Andy Epper | ... | stunts |
| Jeannie Epper | ... | stunts |
| Tony Epper | ... | stunts |
| Diamond Farnsworth | ... | stunts (as Hill Farnsworth) |
| Dean Raphael Ferrandini | ... | stunts (as Dean Farrandini) |
| Ralph Garrett | ... | stunts |
| Dick Geary | ... | stunts |
| Ted Grossman | ... | stunts |
| Bob Harris | ... | stunts |
| Bill Hart | ... | stunts |
| Bob Herron | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Hice | ... | stunts (as Ed Hice) |
| Chuck Hicks | ... | stunts |
| Larry Holt | ... | stunts |
| Chris Howell | ... | stunts |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunts |
| Mike Johnson | ... | stunts |
| Harold Jones | ... | stunts |
| Melvin Jones | ... | stunts |
| Henry Kingi | ... | stunts (as Henry King) |
| Steven Lambert | ... | stunts (as Steve Lambert) |
| Julius LeFlore | ... | stunts (as Julius Le Fleur) |
| Fred Lerner | ... | stunts |
| Kym Washington Longino | ... | stunts (as Kim Washington) |
| Bill McIntosh | ... | stunts (as Bill Mc Intosh) |
| Troy Melton | ... | stunts |
| Bob Minor | ... | stunts (as Bob Miner) |
| Bennie Moore | ... | stunts |
| Tom Morga | ... | stunts |
| Joe Nowak | ... | stunts |
| Gerald Okamura | ... | stunts |
| Ron Oliney | ... | stunts |
| Regis Parton | ... | stunts (as Reggie Parton) |
| Mary Peters | ... | stunts |
| Larry Randall | ... | stunts |
| Mario Roberts | ... | stunts |
| Ernest Robinson | ... | stunts |
| Walter Robles | ... | stunts (as Walt Robles) |
| George Robotham | ... | stunts |
| Bill M. Ryusaki | ... | stunts (as Bill Ryusaki) |
| Rick Sawaya | ... | stunts |
| Fred Scheiwiller | ... | stunts (as Fred Schweiller) |
| Alex Sharp | ... | stunts |
| John Sherrod | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Smith | ... | stunts (as Eddy Smith) |
| Paul Stader | ... | stunts |
| Peter Stader | ... | stunts |
| Joe Stone | ... | stunts |
| Clifford Strong | ... | stunts |
| Mike Tillman | ... | stunts |
| Jack Tyree | ... | stunts |
| Buddy Van Horn | ... | stunts |
| Michael M. Vendrell | ... | stunts (as Michael Vendrell) |
| Greg Walker | ... | stunts |
| Rock A. Walker | ... | stunts (as Rock Walker) |
| Marvin Walters | ... | stunts |
| Richard Washington | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunts |
| Jesse Wayne | ... | stunts |
| George P. Wilbur | ... | stunts (as George Wilbur) |
| James Winburn | ... | stunts (as Jim Winburn) |
| Bob Yerkes | ... | stunts |
| Mark Yerkes | ... | stunts |
| Brandon Pender | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Pendragon | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Vincent Baldino | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Kevin Brennan | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Brennan | ... | grip (as Mike Brennan) |
| Scott Buttfield | ... | rigging crew |
| James L. Carter | ... | photographer: second unit (as Jim Carter) |
| Alan Caso | ... | Steadicam operator: second unit / photographer: second unit |
| Mike Connors | ... | rigging crew |
| Paul Elliott | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Paul Elliot) |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | rigging gaffer (as Robert Feldman) |
| Sam Gart | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gary Graver | ... | additional photographer |
| Jim Grce | ... | best boy |
| Lawrence Karman | ... | lamp operator (as Larry Karman) |
| Larry Markart | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Jesse Mather | ... | lighting technician |
| Mike Moad | ... | best boy grip |
| Tracy Neftzger | ... | dolly grip (as Tracy A. Neftzger) / key grip (as Tracy A. Neftzger) |
| David W. Nims | ... | best boy grip (as Dave Nims) |
| Bruce M. Pasternack | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Bruce Pasternak) |
| Stephen L. Posey | ... | photographer: second unit (as Steve Posey) |
| Patrick Prince | ... | still photographer (as Jon Patrick Prince) |
| Gary Shore | ... | lamp operator (as Gary A. Shore) |
| Phil Stone | ... | grip |
| Thomas Vanghele | ... | second assistant camera (as T.P. Vanghele) |
| Jerry Workman | ... | lighting consultant |
| Arledge Armenaki | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Michael Cronin | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Charlie Messenger | ... | extras casting (as Charles Messenger) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Fred Choung | ... | ban urlu costume |
| Mai Britt Ellingson | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Mary Goodson | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Mary Williamson) |
| Audrey Kasof | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Fred Lieberman | ... | chain mail |
| Caroline Roat | ... | costume coordinator |
| Roberta Tapley | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Tony Tierney | ... | klaw masks |
Location Management
| Mark Tarnawsky | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Fred Aronow | ... | music editor |
| Münchner Symphoniker | ... | music performer (as Symphony Orchestra Graunke Munich) |
| David Whitaker | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Brenda Weisman | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Robert Chambers | ... | driver |
| Marcelle 'Kitty' Dutton | ... | transportation co-captain (as Marcelle 'Kitty' Touchard) |
| Gary Grace | ... | driver |
| Joel Greene | ... | driver |
| Jimmie Holland | ... | driver (as Jimmy Holland) |
| Victor Kloster | ... | driver (as Vic Kloster) |
| Lawrence Markham | ... | transportation captain (as Larry Markham) |
| Jack Williamson | ... | driver |
| Robert Yamasaki | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Sheryl Abelew | ... | production assistant |
| Neil Abramson | ... | production assistant |
| Larry Ackerman | ... | production accountant |
| Frank Barron | ... | unit publicist |
| Robert S. Bremson | ... | presenter |
| Jim Brockett | ... | animal wrangler |
| Corey Burton | ... | adr loop group |
| Richard Burton | ... | craft service |
| Charles Chiodo | ... | fabricator |
| Stephen Chiodo | ... | fabricator (as Steve Chiodo) |
| Dave Cook | ... | craft service |
| Nazareth Dairian | ... | production assistant (as Nazareth Dairien) |
| Anthony De Longis | ... | sword trainer |
| Jim Doyle | ... | cask of heads design |
| Richard Fezzey | ... | production assistant |
| James Gierman | ... | production assistant |
| David B. Goldenberg | ... | production assistant (as David Goldenberg) |
| Ted Grouya | ... | production assistant (as Ted C. Grouya) |
| Roger Holzberg | ... | special weapons design |
| Mike Jones | ... | fabricator |
| Fred Lieberman | ... | chain mail |
| Dana MacDuff | ... | assistant to producers (as Dana Mac Duff) |
| Terri Martin | ... | production coordinator (as Terri Sue Martin) |
| Melinda McRae | ... | production accountant (as Melinda Mc Rae) |
| Cathy Mickel Gibson | ... | production accountant (as Cathy Gibson) |
| Gerald Okamura | ... | klaw weapons |
| John Olson | ... | production assistant |
| Regis Parton | ... | fencing tutor (as Reggie Parton) |
| Stine Schyberg | ... | production assistant |
| Tony Shields | ... | animal wrangler |
| Terry Smulen | ... | production coordinator |
| John Spencer | ... | weapons master |
| Don Steel | ... | production assistant |
| Tony Tierney | ... | klaw masks |
| Carole Van Dusen | ... | craft service |
| Jules Sylvester | ... | animal supplier: snake (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Mike Brenner | ... | appreciation: fondly |
| Roger Darin | ... | appreciation: fondly |
| Tom Hicks | ... | appreciation: fondly |
| Jack Kindberg | ... | grateful appreciation |
| Leslie Morson | ... | appreciation: fondly |
| Douglas Shackelton | ... | grateful appreciation |
| Jack Tyree | ... | dedicatee |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Group 1 International Distribution (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Citadel Films (Canada) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Succéfilm AB (1982) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmways Australasian Distributors (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Saray Film (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Cederland Film Company (1983) (Lebanon) (Middle East, North Africa and Iran)
- Star Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Thorn-Emi Video (1984) (West Germany) (video)
- CEL Home Video (1986) (Australia) (video)
- Innovision Film & T.V. Distribution (1987) (India) (theatrical)
- MCA Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Joy Pack Film (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Astro Distribution (1997) (Germany) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Laser Paradise (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- '84 Entertainment (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- Mediacs (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Mediacs (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- Scream Factory (2022) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Scream Factory (2022) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray) (UHD/Blu-ray combo) (Collector's Edition)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (United States) (laserdisc)
Special Effects
- Knott Limited (special effects equipment)
- Makeup Effects Laboratories (special makeup effects)
- Chiodo Brothers Productions (stop motion)
Other Companies
- Graunke Symphony Orchestra (music performed by)
- Bavaria Musik-Studios (music recorded at)
- Muleworks (set construction)
- Filmtrain (extras casting)
- Lion's Gate Sound (post-production services)
- Jack Rabin & Associates (titles and opticals)
- Production Service Consultants (location equipment)
- The Mision Inn, Riverside (grateful appreciation)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a dark epoch of sorcery, the murderous megalomaniac King Titus Cromwell awakens a demonic necromancer, Xusia of Delos, to usurp the throne of the benevolent King Richard of Ehdan, enslaving his daughter, and forcing his youngest son Talon into exile. One violent decade later, Talon--now a great warrior wielding a magnificent triple-bladed sword--returns hell-bent on revenge. Unbeknownst to him, however, the evil sorcerer is alive, gathering his strength for the ultimate battle. Will the dauntless adventurer restore peace to the long-suffering kingdom? Is this the return of the lost prince? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | Know you now of days long past, the time when the world was young, when sorcery thrived and wild adventure was forever in the offing. and of this epoch little is known save that which is veiled in the mist of legend. [UK Video] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,798,879, 25 Apr 1982 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Stuntman Jack Tyree was killed when he jumped off a cliff and missed his airbags. When asked if anyone fully determined what went wrong with the stunt, Albert Pyun said Tyree had said he'd jumped from that location before. Pyun added that he was "a babe in the woods" on his first film, and he was elsewhere at the time, shooting a different scene. See more » |
| Goofs | Despite being crucified with large metal spikes, Talon's hands have no signs of damage during his sword fights afterwards. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Rifftrax: The Sword and the Sorcerer (2014). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Watch for Talon's Next Adventure "Tales of the Ancient Empire" coming soon See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Prince Talon: Come now, let's be off. There's a battle in the offing! We've got kingdoms to save and women to love! See more » |