Deathstalker
“Journey to an age of awesome magic”
Synopsis
The warrior Deathstalker is tasked by an old witch lady to obtain and unite the three powers of creation - a chalice, an amulet, and a sword - lest the evil magician Munkar get them and use them for nefarious purposes. After obtaining the sword, Deathstalker joins with other travelers going to the Big Tournament to determine the strongest warrior. The false king holds the true princess in captivity, and plots to have Deathstalker killed, and Deathstalker must fight to free the princess.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-15
Top Cast
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Rick Hill
Deathstalker
Barbi Benton
Codille
Richard Brooker
Oghris
Lana Clarkson
Kaira
Víctor Bó
Kang
Bernard Erhard
Munkar
Augusto Larreta
Salmaron
Verónica Llinás
Toralva
Marcos Woinsky
Gargit
Adrián De Piero
Nicor
Jorge Sorvik
King Tulak
Boy Olmi
Young Man
Horacio Marassi
Creature Leader
Patrick Duggan
Colobri
Maria Fournery
Anella
Gabriela Rubinstein
Tarra
Sebastián Larreta
Talan
Amalia Marty
Zaptiah
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$457K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
26.08x
+$11.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Sbardellati
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard R. Cohen
- Original Score
- Óscar Cardozo Ocampo
- Original Title
- Deathstalker
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $457K
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.9M
- Production Studios
- Palo Alto Productions, Aries Cinematográfica Argentina, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Sbardellati
Howard R. Cohen
Óscar Cardozo Ocampo
Leonardo Rodríguez Solís
John K. Adams, Silvia Ripoll
Roger Corman, James Sbardellati
Department Leadership Roster
James Sbardellati
Director
Howard R. Cohen
Writer
John K. Adams
Editor
Silvia Ripoll
Editor
María Julia Bertotto
Costume Design
James Sbardellati
Producer
Richard Brooker
Stunt Coordinator
Leonardo Rodríguez Solís
Director of Photography
Óscar Cardozo Ocampo
Original Music Composer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 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 Deathstalker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deathstalker about?
The warrior Deathstalker is tasked by an old witch lady to obtain and unite the three powers of creation - a chalice, an amulet, and a sword - lest the evil magician Munkar get them and use them for nefarious purposes. After obtaining the sword, Deathstalker joins with other travelers going to the Big Tournament to determine the strongest warrior. The false king holds the true princess in captivity, and plots to have Deathstalker killed, and Deathstalker must fight to free the princess.
Who directed Deathstalker?
Deathstalker was directed by James Sbardellati.
Who stars in Deathstalker?
The principal cast of Deathstalker includes Rick Hill, Barbi Benton, Richard Brooker, Lana Clarkson, Víctor Bó.
When was Deathstalker released and how long is it?
Deathstalker was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of Deathstalker?
Deathstalker had a reported production budget of $457K and grossed $11.9M at the worldwide box office (26.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Deathstalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deathstalker was composed by Óscar Cardozo Ocampo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deathstalker?
Deathstalker holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).