Wizards
“An epic fantasy of peace and magic.”
Synopsis
After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination — even if it means eliminating his own flesh and blood.
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Bob Holt
Avatar (voice)
Jesse Welles
Elinore (voice)
Richard Romanus
Weehawk (voice)
David Proval
Peace (voice)
Mark Hamill
Sean (voice)
Jim Connell
President (voice)
Steve Gravers
Blackwolf (voice)
Barbara Sloane
Fairy (voice)
Angelo Grisanti
Frog (voice)
Hyman Wien
Priest (voice)
Christopher Tayback
Peewhittle (voice)
Peter Hobbs
General (voice)
Tina Romanus
Prostitute (voice)
Susan Anton
Princess Elinore (uncredited)
Susan Anton
The Balladeer (singing voice) (uncredited)
Liz Bakshi
Fairy Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Ralph Bakshi
Fritz (voice, uncredited)
Ralph Bakshi
Storm Trooper (voice, uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.5x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Bakshi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Bakshi
- Original Score
- Andrew Belling
- Original Title
- Wizards
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Bakshi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Bakshi
Ralph Bakshi
Andrew Belling
Ted C. Bemiller
Donald W. Ernst
Ralph Bakshi
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Bakshi
Director
Donald W. Ernst
Editor
Ralph Bakshi
Writer
Ralph Bakshi
Producer
Ted C. Bemiller
Director of Photography
Andrew Belling
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wizards
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wizards about?
After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination — even if it means eliminating his own flesh and blood.
Who directed Wizards?
Wizards was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Who stars in Wizards?
The principal cast of Wizards includes Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus, David Proval, Mark Hamill.
When was Wizards released and how long is it?
Wizards was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wizards?
Wizards had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $9M at the worldwide box office (4.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Wizards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wizards was composed by Andrew Belling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wizards?
Wizards holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).