Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brigitte Nielsen, Ernie Reyes Jr.

The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with...( read more  read more... ) 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...

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PG-13, 89 min.

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Release Date: July 3, 1985

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DVD Release Date: July 6, 2004

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  • August 5, 2008
    Boy did Nielsen seriously worn out more quicly than a pair of running shoes. This cheese already smelled back in those days, but it did have some fun parts.
  • August 15, 2007
    Was fun and sexy, if somewhat cheesy!
  • June 10, 2007
    More swordplay simialr to the Conan the barbarian films, but with a female lead.
  • March 3, 2007
    Poor movie
  • February 22, 2007
    YES!
  • November 19, 2009
    Yomi yomi... Brigite "mamacita" Nielsen... un clasico estilo Conan.
  • November 16, 2009
    I dont understand why Conan fans don't like this movie. Cheesy action? Check. Cheesy clothes and villans? Check. This movie even features Schwarz in the same wardrobe with the same fighting abilities. I guess the fact that this movie is based around the power of women and the fac...( read more)t that Brigitte Nielsen (Red Sonja) has a she-mullet prevents the stereotypical guy from enjoying it. In all seriousness, this movie is the closest movie that I've seen that compares with Conan the Barbarian. You'll like it if you enjoy Scharz's displays of power (aka lifting anything or breaking anything that stands in his way)... which I do.
  • October 23, 2009
    This was something I kept noticing on the action channel and was curious about, since the Schwarzennegger Conan film were generally a bit of fun.

    This was pretty heavy handed and corny all the way through, and I suppose I went into this expecting Arnie to be portraying Conan or ...( read more)something, so his character just puzzled me to no end.

    Maybe a rental, but nothing I'll be coming back to.
  • September 28, 2009
    Red Sonja is a spin off from the Conan movies and comics. Not as good as the Conan movies but I still liked it. Arnold Schwarzenegger even makes a cameo in the film as Conan. Your typical fighting, action and fantasy as expected from this type of film. Kind of a campy film. But s...( read more)till enjoyable. Worth a watch if you enjoyed the Conan movies.
  • September 14, 2009
    It was average to me. I loved the idea of the Talisman only being held by women, as it kills men who touches it.

    I'm interested in seeing the remake.

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  • What colour can go in each of the blanks to complete the titles of 3 movies? 1. The Hunt for _______ October 2. _______ Sonja 3. Woman In _______  Answer »
  • what colour matches this titels? -----eye -----doors -----Sonja the woman in-----  Answer »
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  • Which actress links the movies "Rocky IV", "She's Too Tall", "Beverly Hills Cop II", "Red Sonja", and "Cobra"?  Answer »

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