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Prisoners of the Lost Universe

  • 19831983
  • 1h 34m
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3.7/10
1.7K
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Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
Three people are transported into a parallel reality, where they find they must use modern technology, but medieval weapons, in order to save the citizenry from a murderous warlord.
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Three people are transported into a parallel reality, where they find they must use modern technology, but medieval weapons, in order to save the citizenry from a murderous warlord.Three people are transported into a parallel reality, where they find they must use modern technology, but medieval weapons, in order to save the citizenry from a murderous warlord.Three people are transported into a parallel reality, where they find they must use modern technology, but medieval weapons, in order to save the citizenry from a murderous warlord.
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Terry Marcel
  • Writers
    • Terry Marcel(original story and screenplay)
    • Harry Robertson(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Hatch
    • Kay Lenz
    • John Saxon
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  • Director
    • Terry Marcel
  • Writers
    • Terry Marcel(original story and screenplay)
    • Harry Robertson(original story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Richard Hatch
    • Kay Lenz
    • John Saxon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 43User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    Richard Hatch
    Richard Hatch
    • Dan
    Kay Lenz
    Kay Lenz
    • Carrie
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Kleel
    Peter O'Farrell
    Peter O'Farrell
    • Malachi
    Ray Charleson
    • The Greenman
    Kenneth Hendel
    • Dr Hartmann
    Philip van der Byl
    • The Manbeast
    • (as Philip Van der Byl)
    Larry Taylor
    Larry Taylor
    • Vosk
    Dawn Abraham
    • Shareen
    Ron Smerczak
    Ron Smerczak
    • Head Trader
    Charles Comyn
    • Treet
    Ian Steadman
    • 1st Prisoner
    Bill Flynn
    • 2nd Prisoner
    Danie Voges
    • Giant Nabu
    Myles Robertson
    • Waterbeast
    • Director
      • Terry Marcel
    • Writers
      • Terry Marcel(original story and screenplay)
      • Harry Robertson(original story and screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Richard Hatch was ill through part of the dubbing and thus his character's voice can be heard to fluctuate.
    • Goofs
      Although the opening scenes are set in Los Angeles, both leads are seen to be driving right-hand steering vehicles.
    • Quotes

      Carrie Madison: [Carrie and Dan are climbing a cliff, and Dan helps her up by pushing on her bottom] I am quite able to do this by myself, so if you don't mind, please take your hand off my butt!

    • Connections
      Featured in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Stranded in Space (1991)

    User reviews43

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    Top review
    8/10
    If you appreciate movies for what they are, you'll really like this
    I've now watched this movie twice. The first time I stumbled across it in one of those packs of DVDs that has 50 obscure movies you've never heard of. I went in fully intending to mock it throughout. I was pretty happy early on watching the main characters all come together. Then as the movie progressed, I realized there was a real plot, and some well thought out ideas. There are colorful characters, and some pretty interesting ideas in this thing. I also have an appreciation for the strong female lead in this movie. It's very welcome.

    When you absorb it all, you have to allow for low budget, sometimes odd dialogue, and occasionally slow pacing. If you look at the variety of characters, follow their travels and enjoy the campiness that is built in, you should have a good time. This is an earnest movie throughout, and I love it for that. I have no doubt I'll watch it again in the future.

    The story involves (although you may have read this already) a scientist, a reporter, and a guy who just happened to be in the neighborhood. Through a series of events, they all wind up in another dimension. The goal is simple. Find out if there is a way to get home, and if so, go for it. This movie is the tale of their adventures. Aside from some language, it's definitely family friendly. The violence is modest by todays standards and mostly consists of swordplay. Pop in that DVD and enjoy. You'll be glad you did!
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    • List: Mad scientist will show those fools
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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gefangene des Universums
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Marcel/Robertson Productions Limited
      • United Media
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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