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  The Sword and the Sorcerer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sword and the Sorcerer is a 1982 fantasy film, starring Lee Horsley, Richard Lynch, and Richard Moll, directed by Albert Pyun.
A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil the designs of a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer in conquering the land.
The Sword and the Sorcerer was originally conceived as the first in a series of several films, and the ending credits make mention of a sequel which never came to be.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Sword_and_the_Sorcerer   (296 words)

  
 Teleport City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Like Conan, the timeframe of Sword and the Sorcerer is the ever-convenient "time of myths and legends, of magic and mysticism," which is the generic prologue way of saying that the film pretty much throws a dozen different periods against the wall and calls it an era.
Sword and the Sorcerer also delights in sex and violence, providing plenty of gratuitous shots to insure young viewers sneaking a peak will be instant fans.
Sword and the Sorcerer begins with an evil warlord marching into a cave with a writhing witch who resurrects a zombie-faced wizard who will put his magic powers to use in the name of the warlord.
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 Scifilm -- Reviews, THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER (1982)
THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER is the first film directed by the infamous Albert Pyun, a man who has been described as the Roger Corman of the 80s.
THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER is the story of young Talon, whose wise and benevolent father is King over a rich and verdant land.
No wonder the sorcerer is so disfigured, magic in his world twists and mutilates everything around it, both for the user and for the person it is being used against.
www.scifilm.org /reviews/sorcerer.html   (1704 words)

  
 Review for The Sword and the Sorcerer
A powerful sorcerer raised from the dead by Cromwell and goaded into using his fl magic to destroy King Richard's army.
A witch was brought along for the sole purpose of resurrecting the sorcerer.
The sorcerer is no longer needed after turning the tide so favorably and Cromwell stabs him.
www.badmovies.org /movies/swordsorcerer   (1690 words)

  
 The Sword & The Sorcerer (1982)
The Sword And The Sorcerer feels like it was made by three or four different directors.
Talon's sword - yes, this would be the sword of the title - is this ridiculous thing with three parallel blades.
The Sword & The Sorcerer's weirdest bit of infamy comes with a promise in the closing credits that a sequel, Tales Of The Ancient Empire, was on its way.
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 DVD Verdict Review - The Sword And The Sorcerer
It appears that the early 1980s were a kind of watershed for the sword and sorcery fantasy genre.
The Sword and the Sorcerer is a prime example of B-grade early '80s fantasy.
The Sword and the Sorcerer is no great movie; it plays more like an extended, R-rated episode of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys." Still, to a sword-and-sorcery fan like me, it's marginally acceptable albeit thoroughly forgettable entertainment.
www.dvdverdict.com /reviews/swordsorcerer.php   (1875 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Sword and the Sorcerer: DVD: Lee Horsley,Kathleen Beller,Simon MacCorkindale,George Maharis,Richard ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Plot Synopsis: A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage dangerous future when he is recruited to help a princess foil the designs of a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer in conquering a land.
But the best of this low-budget bunch was the successful 1982 flick, "The Sword and the Sorcerer." Director Albert Pyun has gone onto to direct a slew of very cheesy movies, often featuring kickboxing, but this is his best film.
'The Sword and the Sorcerer' released in '82 is a mixed bag of positive and negative.
www.amazon.com /Sword-Sorcerer-Albert-Pyun/dp/B000059PP2   (3103 words)

  
 At-A-Glance Film Reviews: The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
The Sword and the Sorcerer is all the worse for being the best of the worst of the really bad swords and sorcery films of the early 1980s.
The Sword and the Sorcerer is in this latter category, but it's not as bad as most.
There are a couple of stupidities, the three-blade sword of the film's hero, for instance.
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 Collection Anime: The Sword and the Sorcerer - $17.99   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
But when Таlоn learns that he is the prince of a kingdom controlled by an evil sorcerer, hе is thrust into the wildest fight of his life.
As far as the plot, it is messy and соnfusing, but I have to give the filmmakers credit fоr their ambition as they did try to cram more in here than is usuаllу found within films of the genre, but it got a little оut of hand as things progressed.
'The Sword and the Sorcerer' released in '82 is a mixed bag of роsitivе and negative.
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 The Sword and the Sorcerer Movie -The 80s Rewind «
Don't forget that The Sword and the Sorcerer is now available to order on Widescreen DVD using our special 80s search device...
Despite grossing only $40 million at the box office, "The Sword and the Sorcerer" was actually the most profitable independant film of it's year.
The soundtrack for The Sword and the Sorcerer was indeed published, and features all of the beautifully orchestrated themes from the motion picture.
www.fast-rewind.com /swordsorcerer.htm   (1548 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer - Movie Commentary (proudestmonkeys.com)
With the sorcerer's help, Cromwell defeats the king and slaughters his wife and children - all of his children except young Prince Talon, who battles his way through Cromwell's helpless minions and escapes to the countryside.
The Sword and the Sorcerer is just such a film, the kind fans mock today for its stupidity.
The hero's sword, an ill-conceived tri-bladed weapon, shoots its blades at his enemies.
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 Attack of the 50 Foot DVD: The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)
Talon wields the title Sword, one of the most absurd and improbable weapons in fantasy fiction: a triple-bladed broadsword that can fire its ancillary blades like a harpoon gun.
The Sorcerer portion of our title is accomplished when evil King Cromwell (Richard Lynch) resurrects a millennium-dead wizard named Xusia (Richard Moll) to aid in his conquests.
All the more amazing when one considers that this is the debut film of Albert Pyun, a director whose name is whispered with derision (if not outright dread) in critical circles as a maker of paradoxically boring action films.
www.50footdvd.com /movies/s/sword-and-the-sorcerer.html   (308 words)

  
 The Sword And The Sorcerer DVD Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
With his three-blade sword, Talon fights to free his father's kingdom, restore a rightful heir, and even take on a frightening Sorcerer played under a ton of make-up by Richard Moll.
The film is also notable for showing the sparks that fly literally during real sword action and for a lot of beautiful topless women and some humor mixed in for good measure.
Though there are not a lot of extras on this DVD Edition of "The Sword And The Sorcerer", viewers do get two anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) theatrical trailers as well as a full-framed TV spot.
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 The Sword And The Sorcerer
Talon is a "daring mercenary" who uses a "lethal three-bladed sword" and has to save a princess and kill a warlock.
Titus uses a witch to resurrect the sorcerer at the beginning of the film to aid him in defeating King Richard's armies.
Even though Matt Houston takes on both Titus and the sorcerer in a pair of battles at the end (his only beef with the sorcerer was that both he and the sorcerer wanted to kill Titus), this movie can't get to the end credits soon enough.
monsterhunter.coldfusionvideo.com /Sword_And_The_Sorcerer.html   (1296 words)

  
 IGN: The Sword and the Sorcerer Review
Throw in a grisly sorcerer (Night Court's Richard Moll), a coup to overtake the warlord (Richard Lynch), and every effort to make the hero (Lee Horsley) a swashbuckling rogue, and the details are filled in.
In the "boom" of sword and sandal pics in the 80's, if those two factors were present all was well.
Conditions were tight on the set of THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER.
dvd.ign.com /articles/057/057454p1.html   (642 words)

  
 DVD Times - The Sword and the Sorcerer
Thankfully, his father gives him a three-bladed sword that he manages to save in the chaos of the battle.
The Sword and the Sorcerer was meant to be the first in a series of films on the adventures of Talon that never materialised.
Aesthetically, it's all over the place - the three-bladed sword looks about as lethal as my toothbrush, the sets are garish and covered in smoke, the cinematography is very old-school and the score is simply grating...
www.dvdtimes.co.uk /content.php?contentid=5104   (948 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Anyway, Cromwell does succeed in his bid to take the kingdom, killing off nearly the entire royal family except for Prince Talon, who gets away with a three bladed sword (two of the blades can be fired like projectile weapons) entrusted to him by his father.
A whole bunch of stuff happens, most of which I won't go into, but Xusia eventually returns, Talon gets crucified, and Cromwell tries to hook up with Alana, all leading up to a climatic battle between the forces of good and evil, the fate of the world hanging in the balance...
As far as the plot, it is messy and confusing, but I have to give the filmmakers credit for their ambition as they did try to cram more in here than is usually found within films of the genre, but it got a little out of hand as things progressed.
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 The HIGHLANDER Sword Shopper's Guide - Highlander Sword Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
This sword is a creation Martespa, a subsidiary company of swordmaker Marto of Toledo Spain, and is sold through The Noble Collection though is available at mail-order houses all over.
However, keep in mind that stainless steel makes a very poor sword steel, as its chromium content makes the sword more brittle compared with traditional high carbon steel.
A web page about Highlander swords, Highlander Pictures, Japanese Swords, sexy spoofed magazine covers and pictures of Connor MacLeod, Duncan MacLeod, Richie Ryan, Joe Dawson, Kurgan, Juan Ramirez (Juan Sanchez Villa Lobos Ramirez) based on the Highlander movies, Highlander TV series, etc. Also features a Highlander chat forum.
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 The Sword and the Sorcerer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Back then in the early 80's sword and sorcery movies were all the rage.
Speaking of swords its never explained whether or not Talon's sword is magical.
If you're into sword and sorcery movies this movie is one you oughtta look up.
www.badmovieplanet.com /inferno/archives/swordsorcerer.html   (2034 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer by David Whitaker (1999)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Sword and the Sorcerer by David Whitaker (1999)
The Sword and the Sorcerer may not be the mother of all scores, but it is a brisk, artful achievement with quite a few heroic moments, that is finally available to film music lovers and collectors.
Those who enjoy either fantasy epics or golden age music will love "The Sword and the Sorcerer." This is a delightful, fun album that definitely grows on you.
www.cinemusic.net /reviews/1999/swordsorcerer.html   (438 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: The Sword And The Sorcerer [1982]: DVD: Lee Horsley,Kathleen Beller,Simon MacCorkindale,George ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Amazon.co.uk: The Sword And The Sorcerer [1982]: DVD: Lee Horsley,Kathleen Beller,Simon MacCorkindale,George Maharis,Richard Lynch,Richard Moll,Anthony De Longis,Robert Tessier,Nina Van Pallandt,Anna Bjorn,Jeff Corey,Joseph Ruskin,Joe Regalbuto,Russ Marin,Earl Maynard,Albert Pyun
However, as his father was dying, he gave the young prince a three-bladed sword with which Talon was to avenge his death.
Unfortunately, Cromwell has resurrected an ancient sorcerer named Xusia who possess powers that will enable Cromwell to take over the world, ensuring that Prince Talon will not easily win his kingdom back.
www.amazon.co.uk /Sword-Sorcerer-Lee-Horsley/dp/B000060NZF   (696 words)

  
 The Sword And The Sorcerer
Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Richard Moll, George Maharis Rating: TV-14-DV A young mercenary knight in medieval England discovers that he is a prince who has forgotten his royal heritage.
He attempts to regain his kingdom, but it's now under the control of a tyrannical knight and an evil sorcerer.
If he can take back his kingdom, he can save a princess who has been taken hostage by the evil duo.
www.tnt.tv /title/0,,19028,00.html   (70 words)

  
 AMCTV.com SHOW - The Sword and the Sorcerer
In this medieval, fantasy adventure, young knight Talon (Lee Horsley) learns that he is actually a prince who has, by some dark magic, lost his memory of his royal past.
Armed with a special sword, he vows to recapture his kingdom from the sadistic tyrant who, with the assistance of a wicked sorcerer, has usurped him.
And along the way, he may be able to help out the kidnapped Princess Alana (Kathleen Beller).
www.amctv.com /show/detail?CID=59984-1-PST   (110 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Plot Summary: A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage dangerous future when he is recruited...
When this one came out, Hollywood and the networks were shooting out Sword and Sorcery projects as fast as they could get made, hoping to cash in on Dungeons and Dragons game and the Conan flick.
Where CONAN was bloated and self-important to the point of pomposity, this one is a fun ride with nary a slow moment.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0084749   (339 words)

  
 THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER
, the early '80s saw a slew of sword and sorcery movies hack their way into the burgeoning mall multiplexes and dwindling number of drive-in theaters.
a three-bladed sword that can fire two of the blades like a crossbow!
(She does get to knee three different guys in the crotch, though.) Lynch, the seasoned B-movie villain, and Moll, playing the monstrous sorcerer Xusia, fare best here.
www.eccentric-cinema.com /cult_movies/sword_sorcerer.htm   (866 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer - DVD - Title T Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
The Sword and the Sorcerer : More Cheese Than You Can Shake A Broadsword At
Welcome to the DVD review of "The Sword and the Sorcerer" an "action packed adventure saga, filled with brutal battles, luscious maidens, savage monsters and MORE!"...so proclaims the box anyway.
The Sword and the Sorcerer is probably not something most people out there will be rushing out to rent...or, as is more likely the case, *buy* seeing as it's now around 20 years old.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /dvd-title-t/the-sword-and-the-sorcerer   (230 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer
The Sword and the Sorcerer was, as the title suggests, a would-be sword and sorcery epic that was released in the genre's early-80s heyday, hot on the heels of films such as Dragonslayer, Excalibur and Conan the Barbarian.
The other problem with The Sword and the Sorcerer is that it's extremely cheesy.
The march that opens the 'Sword and the Sorcerer Overture' is the prime example of this mozzarella overload, a cue in which the flutes sound too shrill, the horns off key, and the melody too bouncy for its own good.
www.moviemusicuk.us /swosorcd.htm   (618 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer Standard Release DVD - MovieWeb
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.
www.movieweb.com /dvd/release/11/6611/features.php   (248 words)

  
 Timerider / Ator, the Fighting Eagle / The Sword and the Sorcerer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Numero three-o, last but not least, the re-release of the season, you saw it last year but you couldn't wait for more.
Later this Nautilus guy named Lee Horsley rescues a bimbo who's about to be raped by some drunks.
Then she says, "Is your sword for hire?" and he gets this look on his face like, "I hope so." Same old story: she wants him to get her brother out of prison.
www.joebobbriggs.com /drivein/1983/timerideratorsword.htm   (756 words)

  
 The Sword and the Sorcerer
A fantastic and bloody sword & sorcery epic, THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER stars Lee Horsley as young Prince Talon, a young man stripped of his rightful inheritance by the evil King Cromwell (Richard Moll) years before when Cromwell slaughtered the young prince's parents and stole his kingdom.
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