The Sword and the Sorcerer [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray]

Overview

This is an unusual entry in the knights-in-armor genre. Set in medieval England, the film follows the exploits of a young swordsman, Talon (Lee Horsley). Working as a mercenary knight, Talon possesses a unique three-bladed sword which fires its two extra blades when he touches a button. By chance, Talon learns that he is a prince who has forgotten his royal heritage. Using his sword and his wiles, he attempts to regain control of his kingdom, which has been taken over by a sadistic tyrannical knight and an evil sorcerer. In doing so, he can save a princess who has been taken hostage by the usurpers. Comedy is interspersed with gory and licentious drama throughout the film, which was directed and written by Albert Pyun. ~ Michael Betzold

Product Details

Release Date:	03/15/2022
UPC:	0826663219364
Original Release:	1982
Rating:	R
Source:	Shout Factory
Language:	English
Format:	Blu-ray
Sales rank:	9,308

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Richard Lynch	Cromwell
Lee Horsley	Talon
Kathleen Beller	Alana
Simon MacCorkindale	Mikah
George Maharis	Machelli
Richard Moll	Xusia
Anthony De Longis	Rodrigo
Robert Tessier	Verdugo
Nina Van Pallandt	Malia
Anna Bjorn	Elizabeth
Jeff Corey	Craccus
Joe Regalbuto	Darius
Christopher Cary	King Richard
Russ Marin	Mogullen
Earl Maynard	Morgan
George Murdock	Quade
Emily Yancy	Ban Urlu
Peter Breck	King Leonidas
Alan Caillou	King Sancho
Michael Evans	King Ludwig
Jay Robinson	King Charles
Simmy Bow	The Cardinal
Reb Brown	Phillip
Eric Cord	Eric
Jo-Jo D'Amore	A Drunk
Steve Davis	Thogan
Anthony Farrar	Young Mikah
Greg Finley	Rumbolt
George Fisher	Ninshu
Tammi Furness	Myra
Hubie Kerns	Renquo
Lennie Geer	Cornellus
Michael Hoit	Red Dragon Archer #1
James Jarnigan	Young Talon
Pat O'Moore	Devereux,Devereux
Edgy Lee	Acolyte
Charlie Messenger	Pablo
Shelley Taylor Morgan	Bar-Bro
Christina Nigra	Young Elizabeth
Joseph Ruskin	Malcolm
Buckley Norris	Bartender
Thomas Rosales	Kabal
Gina Smika	Young Alana
Alvah Stanley	Sades
Mark Steffan	Sades' Aide
William Watson	Karak
Barry Chase	Tavis
Corinne Calvet	Actor
Hubie Kerns Jr.	Actor
John Chandler	1st Guard
David Whitaker	Composer

Technical Credits

Robert S. Bremson	Executive Producer
Greg Cannom	Special Effects
John Carter	Special Effects
Brandon Chase	Producer,Producer
Albert Pyun	Director
Harry Woolman	Special Effects,Special Effects
Greg Elam	Stunts
Bennie Dobbins	Stunts

Editorial Reviews

Many exploitation films tried to cash in on the success of Conan The Barbarian but The Sword And The Sorcerer might be the best of the bunch: not only does it deliver the expected barrage of sex and violence, it also captures the spirit of the pulp fiction that spawned Robert E. Howard's Conan stories. The script has a breathless, cliffhanger-driven feel that maintains an agreeably consistent flow of budget-conscious spectacle and populates its tale with an engaging, colorful cast of characters. Future t.v. hero Lee Horsley makes an agreeably raffish hero as Talon while Richard Lynch is effectively creepy as the brooding villain and Kathleen Beller supplies plenty of eye candy as the film's fetching but tough damsel in distress. Familiar character actors Joe Regalbuto and George Maharis also deliver memorable turns as a heroic ally and a villainous assistant, respectively. Best of all, Albert Pyun's direction gives the story the energy it needs: he delivers a fun action setpiece, an eye-popping makeup effect or a fetching bit of pulchrtitude every few minutes and keeps the pace building right up to the exciting finale. He also works in the occasional impressive visual flourish: the best of these is the slow-motion montage of Talon launching himself into the battle during the finale. The appeal of the film is sealed by an excellent, surprisingly lush musical score by David Whitaker which conjures up fond memories of classic Errol Flynn swashbucklers. In short, The Sword And The Sorcerer is worthwhile viewing for b-movie fans in need of Conan-inspired fun.

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