Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985)

Set on the subterranean Mine-World, a band of human worker are treated like slaves under the power of the evil overlord Zygon until one, Orin, unearths the hilt of a mythical sword that ... See full summary »

Director:

Steven Hahn

Writer:

Jeffrey Scott

Stars:

Joe Colligan, Carmen Argenziano, Noelle North

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Colligan	...	Orin (voice)
Carmen Argenziano	...	Dagg Dibrimi (voice)
Noelle North	...	Elan / Aviana (voice)
Anthony De Longis	...	Zygon (voice)
Tyke Caravelli	...	Silica (voice)
Les Tremayne	...	Arthur (voice)
Ken Sansom	...	Magreb (voice)
John Moschitta Jr.	...	Z'Gork (voice)
Daryl Bartley	...	Kallie (voice)
John Garwood	...	(voice)
Herb Vigran	...	Hopps (voice)
Michael Winslow	...	(voice)
Tina Romanus	...	Aunt Bella (voice)
Joseph Della Sorte	...	(voice)
Thomas H. Watkins	...	Boro (voice)

Storyline

Set on the subterranean Mine-World, a band of human worker are treated like slaves under the power of the evil overlord Zygon until one, Orin, unearths the hilt of a mythical sword that only he can master. Escaping the planet, he runs into the rogue smuggler Dagg and a pair of helpful droids and the princess, who all team up to return to the Mine-World with a plan to defeat Zygon and free Orin's enslaved people.

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Plot Keywords:

humanoid robot | energy whip | slave | evil robot | handheld weapon | 

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Taglines:

For the First Time Ever, the Magic of Animation Meets the Spectacle of 3-D!

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

South Korea USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

A csillagvadász: Orin legendája

Filming Locations:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,614,660, 24 November 1985

Gross USA:

$3,360,800

Company Credits

Production Co:

Young Sung Production Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Anthony De Longis (The voice of Zygon) would later star in "Masters of the Universe", as Blade, henchman of the main antagonist Skeletor. Zygon is the main antagonist of this film.

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Goofs

When Zygon meets Orin and Elan for the first time, one of the horns of his mask passes through a solid wall as he walks up.

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Quotes

Arthur: [to Silica] Oh dear what have you done to me? I'm naked, put my ship back on you perverted fembot!

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Alternate Versions

Released in Japan in the short-lived VHD format in 3-D. This disc has been widely copied to make bootleg tapes and DVDs.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

User Reviews

One of the greatest animated films of all time...

This film along with Wizards, Lord of the Rings, Fire and Ice, Heavy Metal & Heavy Metal 2000, Rock and Rule, Transformers the Movie and G.I. Joe The Movie are some of the finest non anime examples that were ever produced in the 1970's and '80's (and 2000 for Heavy Metal 2000). They simply don't make films like this anymore as I stated in my comments on Fire & Ice. This is the stuff I grew up with. I am a huge fan of animation in general and this is something that has captured my imagination for years on end, ever since I saw it. The movie does a lot of borrowing from Star Wars but has an excellent story to compliment the excellent animation. Originally, from what I've heard and seen on the posters, it was supposed to be in 3-D but, I never did get to see it in theatres. Too bad the video isn't actually in 3-D...that might have been cool..maybe if they ever put this baby out on DVD someday they'll have the 3-D presentation of the film. Nostalgia is a wonderful thing and this movie brings back a lot of good memories. It's nice to see that so many others hold the same memories for the film as I do.

-Daguon