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Prisoners of the Lost Universe

  • 19831983
  • 1h 34m
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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.

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1.7K
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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
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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
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    • 42User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
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    Kay Lenz and John Saxon in Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
    Richard Hatch in Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
    Kay Lenz and Richard Hatch in Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
    Ray Charleson in Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
    Kenneth Hendel and John Saxon in Prisoners of the Lost Universe (1983)
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    Richard Hatch
    Richard Hatch
    • Danas Dan
    Kay Lenz
    Kay Lenz
    • Carrieas Carrie
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Kleelas Kleel
    Peter O'Farrell
    Peter O'Farrell
    • Malachias Malachi
    Ray Charleson
    • The Greenmanas The Greenman
    Kenneth Hendel
    • Dr Hartmannas Dr Hartmann
    Philip van der Byl
    • The Manbeastas The Manbeast
    • (as Philip Van der Byl)
    Larry Taylor
    Larry Taylor
    • Voskas Vosk
    Dawn Abraham
    • Shareenas Shareen
    Ron Smerczak
    Ron Smerczak
    • Head Traderas Head Trader
    Charles Comyn
    • Treetas Treet
    Ian Steadman
    • 1st Prisoneras 1st Prisoner
    Bill Flynn
    • 2nd Prisoneras 2nd Prisoner
    Danie Voges
    • Giant Nabuas Giant Nabu
    Myles Robertson
    • Waterbeastas Waterbeast
    • Director
      • Terry Marcel
    • Writers
      • Terry Marcel(original story and screenplay)
      • Harry Robertson(original story and screenplay)
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    Through a series of coincidences, Carrie, Dan and Dr. Hartmann all fall through a teleporter device Hartmann has invented. Transported to a what appears to be a prehistoric world in a parallel universe and unable to find the Doctor, Dan and Carrie must figure out a way to get back home. Before they can do that, however, they must deal with tribes of savage cavemen, as well as brutal warlord named Kleel who has taken a liking to Carrie and seems to be unusually well-supplied with Earth technology. —Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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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!

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

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    It could have been Flash Gordon (1980) or A Princess of Mars, Lenz and Hatch save it from obscurity.
    TV personality Carrie Madison visits a mad scientist Dr. Hartmann who has invented a teleporter to time bending parallel universe. The Doctor, an electrician Dan Roebuck and Madison windup in a prehistoric world and must figure their out a way to get back home.

    Early 80s script sensibilities, 60s Star Trek gadgets and special effects aside, Terry Marcel and Harry Robertson offer a cheap, occasionally cheerful science fiction outing. Thankfully the likeable late Richard Hatch as Dan Roebuck and the excellent Kay Lenz as Carrie Madison make this TV low budget offering watchable as they deal with tribes of savage cavemen and a brutal warlord Kleel, played by the excellent John Saxon to name a few. To Hatch and especially Lena's credit even with bland script both their performances are fitting for a better production. There are also some great deliveries from the supporting cast including Peter O'Farrell and Ray Charleson, both of Hawk the Slayer (1980) fame and Dawn Abraham of cult film Deadly Prey (1987).

    After it moves from stock footage LA, to South Africa doubling for LA to the other dimension Derek V. Browne cinematography is reminiscent of earlier The Planet of the Apes TV series mixed with aforementioned Star Trek show. The brightly filmed tone is a mixed bag like it's sound and music design. There's hokey creatures, cavemen, a golden giant (a tall man with painted makeup), vivid coloured costumes, explosions, fist fights, club bashing and sword play.

    There is an interesting concept hidden under the all round cheap veneer, but the performances are not enough to elevate Marcel's picture to cult status given the lack of atmosphere. It's pity given the abundance of similar Italian films around at the same time that had bucket loads of atmospherics but sometimes the opposite problem of little plot. The production values unfortunately short change the actors and the audience on what could have been a fulfilling Flash Gordon (1980), A Princess of Mars type adventure, but it falls into the realm, maybe even below 1982's The Sword and the Sorcerer or the Sorceress.

    Overall, certainly worth watching for stunning Lenz and Hatch's swashbuckling moments.
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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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      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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