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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Hal Barwood (written by) &
Matthew Robbins (written by)
Release Date:
26 June 1981 (USA) more
Tagline:
IN THE DARK AGES DRAGONS WERE REAL. [USA theatrical] more
Plot:
A King has made a pact with a dragon where he sacrfices virgins to it, and the dragon leaves his kingdom alone... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Retro Slave: Hal Barwood's unsung plague flick Warning Sign
(From QuietEarth. 9 August 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
Cinematheque, Joe Dante, Vampire-Con genre screenings in Hollywood
(From Fangoria. 6 August 2009, 1:58 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
Excellent more (87 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Peter MacNicol | ... | Galen | |
| Caitlin Clarke | ... | Valerian | |
| Ralph Richardson | ... | Ulrich | |
| John Hallam | ... | Tyrian | |
| Peter Eyre | ... | Casiodorus Rex | |
| Albert Salmi | ... | Greil | |
| Sydney Bromley | ... | Hodge | |
| Chloe Salaman | ... | Princess Elspeth | |
| Emrys James | ... | Valerian's Father | |
| Roger Kemp | ... | Horsrik | |
| Ian McDiarmid | ... | Brother Jacopus | |
| Ken Shorter | ... | Henchman | |
| Jason White | ... | Henchman | |
| Yolanda Palfrey | ... | Victim | |
| Douglas Cooper | ... | Urlander |
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Runtime:
108 min | USA:109 min
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Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Vistasonic (some 35 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:L | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Singapore:NC-16 | Denmark:11 | Iceland:12 | Finland:K-16 (video rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Chile:TE | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG
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Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The dragon in the movie actually has a name, called by its full name by the sorcerer Ulrich, and by its first name by King Casiodorus Rex and by Galen: Vermithrax Pejorative. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During one of the dragon attacks, Galen tells Valerian to run. But then a few seconds later, he wants to know where she's going. more
Quotes:
Valerian:
You'll be dead Galen Bradwarden, Sorcerer's Apprentice. You'll be dead, the dragon will still be alive and I'll still be a virgin! You'll be dead, and I don't care!
Galen:
Of course, the lottery. Sons are spared, but daughters are not.
Valerian:
Yes, the lottery.
Galen:
You're right. I am in love - but not with the princess.
[kisses Valerian]
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An intelligent Fantasy movie. The 80's produced many good fantasy movies but this one stands above the rest. The special effects (by ILM, same folks who did Star Wars) are superb. This is the best Dragon you have ever seen on screen. The cast is a mixed lot. Some are obviously trained stage actors while some are very fresh (i.e. new to acting). Fairly good performances from all nonetheless. The plot is top notch. This is not simple minded hack and slash. So if you want some mindless action flick, go elsewhere (preferably over a cliff). The plot moves slowly and you have to pay close attention to details or else you won't get it. In fact the the first time you watch it you may think you see some errors. They are not. Keep watching and all will fall in place. This is a movie which rewards the patient. And it rewards them exceedingly well. Enjoy!