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Red Sonja

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 29m
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Red Sonja (1985)
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The fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren.The fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren.The fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren.

IMDb RATING
5.0/10
41K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,885
962
  • Director
    • Richard Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Robert E. Howard(based on the character created by)
    • Clive Exton
    • George MacDonald Fraser
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Brigitte Nielsen
    • Sandahl Bergman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Fleischer
  • Writers
    • Robert E. Howard(based on the character created by)
    • Clive Exton
    • George MacDonald Fraser
  • Stars
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Brigitte Nielsen
    • Sandahl Bergman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 127User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Brigitte Nielsen, Ottaviano Dell'Acqua, and Benito Pacifico in Red Sonja (1985)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Red Sonja (1985)
    Red Sonja (1985)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen in Red Sonja (1985)
    Red Sonja (1985)

    Top cast

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • Kalidoras Kalidor
    Brigitte Nielsen
    Brigitte Nielsen
    • Red Sonjaas Red Sonja
    Sandahl Bergman
    Sandahl Bergman
    • Queen Gedrenas Queen Gedren
    Paul L. Smith
    Paul L. Smith
    • Falkonas Falkon
    Ernie Reyes Jr.
    Ernie Reyes Jr.
    • Prince Tarnas Prince Tarn
    Ronald Lacey
    Ronald Lacey
    • Ikolas Ikol
    Pat Roach
    Pat Roach
    • Brytagas Brytag
    Terry Richards
    Terry Richards
    • Djartas Djart
    Janet Agren
    Janet Agren
    • Varnaas Varna
    Donna Osterbuhr
    Donna Osterbuhr
    • Kendra, the High Priestessas Kendra, the High Priestess
    Lara Lamberti
    Lara Lamberti
    • Gedren's Handmaidas Gedren's Handmaid
    • (as Lara Naszinsky)
    Hans Meyer
    Hans Meyer
    • Red Sonja's Fatheras Red Sonja's Father
    Francesca Romana Coluzzi
    Francesca Romana Coluzzi
    • Red Sonja's Motheras Red Sonja's Mother
    Stefano Maria Mioni
    • Barlok, Red Sonja's Brotheras Barlok, Red Sonja's Brother
    • (as Stefano Mioni)
    Tutte Lemkow
    Tutte Lemkow
    • Wizardas Wizard
    Kiyoshi Yamasaki
    • Kyoboas Kyobo
    • (as Kiyoshi Yamazaki)
    Tad Horino
    Tad Horino
    • Swordmasteras Swordmaster
    Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
    Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
    • Gedren Guardas Gedren Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Fleischer
    • Writers
      • Robert E. Howard(based on the character created by)
      • Clive Exton
      • George MacDonald Fraser
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    Storyline

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    The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She attacks and kills the keepers of a powerful talisman just before it is destroyed. Gedren then uses the power of the talisman in her raid of the city Hablac. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren. The talisman's master Kalidor follows to protect her. Of course they fall in love - however Red Sonja's power bases on the oath to never give herself to any man... —Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
    • sword and sorcery
    • female nudity
    • redheaded woman
    • hyborian age
    • cult film
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    • Taglines
      • Heroes of their time. For all time.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Arnold Schwarzenegger signed up for a glorified cameo, as a favor to producer Dino De Laurentiis. Much to his surprise, he was on the set for four weeks, three weeks longer than expected. He discovered after watching a rough cut of the movie that his role had been expanded to co-star, thanks to crafty angles and multiple cameras. Soon after, Schwarzenegger decided to terminate his 10-year contract with De Laurentiis.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h) When Kalidor lifts Prince Tarn into the air with one arm, the wire attached to Tarn's back is visible.
    • Quotes

      Red Sonja: No man may have me, unless he's beaten me in a fair fight.

      Kalidor: So, the only man that can have you, is one who's trying to kill you. That's logic.

      [Red Sonja goes and lies down. Kalidor picks up his sword and holds it to her throat]

      Kalidor: If you yield only to a conqueror, then prepared to be conquered... Little Sonja...

      Red Sonja: Don't be a fool, I don't want to kill you.

      Kalidor: Try it.

    • Alternate versions
      Two brief shots (including a severed head flying through the air) were cut from the Ontario, Canada version of the film in order to reduce the rating from Restricted (no one under 18 admitted) to Adult Accompaniment (anyone under 14 must be accompanied by someone over 18).
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Red Sonja/Back to the Future/Silverado/Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

    User reviews127

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    Top review
    good
    I rather enjoyed red sonja, Conans were better though...It always did bother that this was not officially a conan movie...Same actors! this should of been Conan 3...Just the lesser of the sequel. The film had adequate action, but for an adolescent! this was a very sexy movie, pretty actresses lots of mones and grunts, skimpy outfits, a queen that was attracted to all "parties"...well you get the picture. Just hate to see someone play a same roll in two seperate movies
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    • Mheywood
    • May 21, 2002

    FAQ2

    • What is Red Sonja about?
    • Who is the star of this movie? Arnold Schwarzenegger or Brigitte Nielsen?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Netherlands
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kalidor i riđokosa ratnica
    • Filming locations
      • Celano, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
      • Famous Films (II)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,900,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,948,633
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,263,553
      • Jul 7, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,951,415
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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