The Sword and the Sorcerer
“A kingdom ruled by evil. A princess enslaved by passion. A warrior driven by justice.”
Synopsis
A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer's plans to conquer the land.
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The Sword And The Sorcerer (1982) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-03
Top Cast
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Lee Horsley
Talon
Kathleen Beller
Alana
Simon MacCorkindale
Mikah
George Maharis
Machelli
Richard Lynch
Cromwell
Richard Moll
Xusia
Anthony De Longis
Rodrigo
Robert Tessier
Verdugo
Nina van Pallandt
Malia
Anna Bjorn
Elizabeth
Jeff Corey
Craccus
Joseph Ruskin
Malcolm
Joe Regalbuto
Darius
Russ Marin
Mogullen
Earl Maynard
Morgan
George Murdock
Quade
John Davis Chandler
Guard 1
Emily Yancy
Ban Urlu
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.78x
+$35.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Pyun
- Screenplay & Story
- John V. Stuckmeyer, Albert Pyun, Tom Karnowski
- Original Score
- David Whitaker
- Original Title
- The Sword and the Sorcerer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.1M
- Production Studios
- Sorcerer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Pyun
John V. Stuckmeyer, Albert Pyun, Tom Karnowski
David Whitaker
Joseph Mangine, Gary Graver
Marshall Harvey
Marianne Chase, Robert S. Bremson, Brandon Chase, Mark L. Rosen, John V. Stuckmeyer
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Pyun
Director
John V. Stuckmeyer
Screenplay
Joseph Mangine
Director of Photography
David Whitaker
Original Music Composer
Albert Pyun
Screenplay
Richard Washington
Stunt Coordinator
Marianne Chase
Producer
Tom Karnowski
Screenplay
Brandon Chase
Producer
Mark L. Rosen
Producer
John V. Stuckmeyer
Producer
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword and the Sorcerer
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What is The Sword and the Sorcerer about?
A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage when he is recruited to help a princess foil a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer's plans to conquer the land.
Who directed The Sword and the Sorcerer?
The Sword and the Sorcerer was directed by Albert Pyun.
Who stars in The Sword and the Sorcerer?
The principal cast of The Sword and the Sorcerer includes Lee Horsley, Kathleen Beller, Simon MacCorkindale, George Maharis, Richard Lynch.
When was The Sword and the Sorcerer released and how long is it?
The Sword and the Sorcerer was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sword and the Sorcerer?
The Sword and the Sorcerer had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $39.1M at the worldwide box office (9.78 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Sword and the Sorcerer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword and the Sorcerer was composed by David Whitaker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword and the Sorcerer?
The Sword and the Sorcerer holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).