Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ken Marshall | ... | Colwyn | |
Lysette Anthony | ... | Lyssa | |
Freddie Jones | ... | Ynyr | |
Francesca Annis | ... | Widow of the Web | |
Alun Armstrong | ... | Torquil | |
David Battley | ... | Ergo | |
Bernard Bresslaw | ... | Cyclops | |
Liam Neeson | ... | Kegan | |
John Welsh | ... | Seer | |
Graham McGrath | ... | Titch | |
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Tony Church | ... | Turold |
Bernard Archard | ... | Eirig | |
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Belinda Mayne | ... | Vella |
Dicken Ashworth | ... | Bardolph | |
Todd Carty | ... | Oswyn |
In the face of total annihilation by the omnipotent Beast's unstoppable hordes of Slayers, the young aristocrats of two hostile neighbouring nations--the brave Prince Colwyn and the fair Princess Lyssa--are about to come into union, and form an alliance against the common enemy. However, the otherworldly adversary is all-powerful, and before long, a fateful abduction will trigger a desperate quest to the evil entity's grim Black Fortress, as Colwyn and a handful of mismatched defenders are willing to dice with death to ensure the land's future. In this suicide mission, the magical, five-edged weapon known as the Glaive is their only chance of survival. Can Prince Colwyn slay the Beast, save Lyssa and Krull, the small planet in the middle of the vast galaxy? Written by Nick Riganas
I've always loved this movie. And with the success of the "Lord of the Ring" trilogy, perhaps some of these fantasy classics - Krull, Conan the Barbarian, Sword and the Sorcerer, Willow and Excalibur - will again be discovered and recognized for their places in fantasy movie history.
With great battles, nice swordplay, a centaur, a giant spider (what is it with fantasy movies and spiders, from this one with a "musical" web to big bad Shelob?), and yes, the ever important glaive.
The premise of the movie is unique - an alien invasion from space of a fantasy world and a heir to power must first find his courage and then the weapons to defeat the evil.
One of my favorite scenes from the entire movie is when the heroes capture and take flight in the air with thunder horses, who can run so fast they cause flames to spew from their feet and can take to the air. I know, it sounds cheesy - words can't justify it without seeing it with your own eyes. Suffice to say, it's a beautiful moment, especially with an outstanding score sweeping you along with the flying steeds - much in the same vein as the riders of Rohan thundering down the hill to meet the black army at Helm's Deep at the end of "Two Towers. Both are truly moving, emotional scenes.
I've looked for years to find the soundtrack to this movie and, sadly, haven't been able to find it.
This is one of the best fantasy movies made. Definintely worth a look.
8-of-10