The Magic Sword (1962)
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33% of critics liked it
(6 reviews) -
35% of users liked it
(1,324 ratings)
In this fun-filled adventure-fantasy, a rookie knight embarks upon a valiant quest to save a princess who has been captured by a malicious magician. Along the way he must battle the usual assortment of dragons, ogres and other mythical beings. He is assisted by a good witch who gives him a magic… More In this fun-filled adventure-fantasy, a rookie knight embarks upon a valiant quest to save a princess who has been captured by a malicious magician. Along the way he must battle the usual assortment of dragons, ogres and other mythical beings. He is assisted by a good witch who gives him a magic sword. Unfortunately, the magic fails and suddenly he must find his own magic from within. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bert I. Gordon
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- In Theaters
- Apr 1, 1962 Wide
- Studio
- United Artists
Critic Reviews
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Sarah Boslaugh, PopMatters
[Estelle} Winwood provides some campy humor (I kept thinking of Bewitched every time she was on screen)...
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Brian Costello, Common Sense Media
Kitschy knight quest is fun '60s flashback; some battles.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Looking like a Beach Party movie with swords.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
Heavy on laughable special effects and outrageously broad performances...
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Silly fun with some winning performances and campy effects
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Cast
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Basil Rathbone
as Lodac
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Estelle Winwood
as Sybil
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Anne Helm
as Princess Helene
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Gary Lockwood
as Sir George
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Liam Sullivan
as Sir Branton
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John Mauldin
as Sir Patrick
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Jacques Gallo
as Sir Dennis
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Leroy Johnson
as Sir Ulrich
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David Cross
as Sir Pedro
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Angus Duncan
as Sir James
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Taldo Kenyon
as Sir Anthony
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Vampira (Maila Nurmi)
as The Hag
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Jack Kosslyn
as Ogre
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Lorrie Richards
as Anne
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Merritt Stone
as King
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Angelo Rossitto
as Dwarf
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Danielle De Metz
as French Girl
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Richard Kiel
as Pinhead