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Plot:
Lean, lanky Lee Horsley (TV's Matt Houston is hardly the iconic image of a medieval warrior, but in this cheesy Conan the Barbarian knockoff he makes his swaggering, mercenary Talon a ...( read more 
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MCT:April 23, 2008One of the better fantasy films produced in the early 80's and one of my guilty pleasure movies The Sword and the Sorcerer was a hit at the box office. I've watched this film countless times over the years, and its effect on me is every bit as strong as an adult, as it was when I was a boy.
While not the highest-budgeted fantasy ever made, this movie deserves extra praise for its atmosphere. The filmmakers did the best they could with what they had, and despite the obvious camp factor, the scenery manages to be intriguing and eye-catching all at the same time.
The performances are also more than worthy of note. Richard Lynch, the perennial sci-fi villain, performs beautifully as Cromwell; he simply exudes evil. Lee Horsley does an admirable job of playing the rogue Talon in his first feature film. Kathleen Beller makes a strong, yet sensual heroine in her portrayal of Alana, and Simon MacCorkindale truly shines in one of the movie's best scenes, in the torture chamber with Cromwell. And what more can I say about Xusia? He's awesome. Living proof that sorcery doesn't always have to be flashy to be deadly.
Of course, the swords themselves deserve special mention. They're so outrageous, you just can't help but love them! I tend to think of Albert Pyun as one of the few directors who could dream up something so brazen and actually make it appealing to the masses.
But above all, the fun factor is what makes this movie most enjoyable. This is the film that is the camp cousin of Conan the Barbarian
While it's definitely not for realists (as if there is such a thing when it comes to fantasy!), those who can manage to suspend their disbelief long enough to be drawn into this magical world should find themselves greatly entertained. Just relax, and have fun with it. You'll like it. -
MCT:April 21, 2008very very very 80's cheesy sword and magic movie here ..
the main character does tote a cool sword though -
MCT:April 15, 2008I laughed hysterically when I saw Matt Houston as a medieval warrior. Great comedy, even though it's not meant to be so.
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MCT:February 3, 2008Want to see at some point in the future...
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MCT:October 28, 2007
Very, very silly, and quite hilarious. Not enough so to keep me awake through the entire thing, though...
The triple sword was actually kind of ingenious. -
MCT:August 19, 2007It may be cheese--but it's good cheese.
One of the better low budget fantasy epics of the early 1980's. -
MCT:May 23, 2007A really cool movie, on of the classic 1983 B-movies that is never out of style. A great film with action and fantasy, and underrated film with a great cast.
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MCT:May 19, 2007
One of the most overlooked and underrated gems to come out of the wake of the early 80's sword and sandal fantasy films. I place this one on the same shelf with my other favorite flick, Conan the Barbarian. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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MCT:April 4, 2007
he is one rouged looking sexy hunk of a guy not many people reialize but lee horsley played in a western too. yummy
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MCT:March 16, 2007
Man, I was crazy for this film as a kid. Violent and cool as hell. This also is the film that taught me sometimes it's better not to revisit your childhood by watching these films as an adult. Much like I wouldn't find it much fun to run around the backyard pretending to be Rambo, this fim doesn't really appeal to the grown up mind. Maybe now that I've been disappointed, I can now watch it for it's cheese value.
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MCT:February 8, 2007
I saw this when I was a kid and it blew me away. I feared when seeing it again after all these years it would be awful. How wrong can a man be. Lee Horsley of Matt Houston fame is on top form with his wry wit and heroism. Richard Lynch is the Villian, for a change and he exudes evil. Incredibly cheaply made film with good rubber gore and a terrific score that keeps the blood moving.
I can't recommend this film enuff!!!! -
MCT:January 18, 2007Oh, the cheese factor is so high on this one, but you've got Richard Lynch as an evil king, Richard Moll as the evil sorcerer, Matt Houston as the "hunky" hero, and the eternally twelve-years-old Kathleen Beller as the gutsy maiden!!
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MCT:August 20, 2006
This movie WOULD be decent, I guess, if my brother and I hadn't treated it as a spoof. But really, a sword with three parallel blades? Two of which shoot as ranged weapons? Laughable. Very laughable. But, hey, it's a good thing here.
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MCT:July 6, 2006
The story line here is a familiar one for fantasy buffs - Evil leader wants more power so kills rival leader. Son of deceased King vows vengeance. Many years pass and said son is now skilled warrior who single-handily slaughters opposing army and beds distressed maiden. However, there are a number of aspects here that ensures this film is more enjoyable than the standard fare.
Firstly, there is the ridiculously unwieldly 3 bladed sword which not only shatters metal but can also shoot out its blades! Secondly, the main hero isn't played by a dense block of wood (a la DEATHSTALKER) but instead carries an air of Errol Flynn style swashbuckling mixed with a dash of Indiana Jones rogue charm (well that maybe pushing it but you get the idea). Credit is also due to whoever came up with the idea of him still being able to after being crucified! Finally even though the film runs for a 100 minutes it doesn't drag, obviously the director understood that he was making a tongue-in-cheek action movie rather than a sociological drama... The female lead also goes against the grain in that she spends more time kneeing men in the groin rather than shedding her clothes every 5 minutes.
There are some drawbacks, the main one being the under use of Richard Moll's character and the meandering plot but overall this is a decent piece of fantasy cinema. Worth a look.
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