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19631h 23mUnited States of America

The Sword and the Dragon

Synopsis

American-dubbed, re-edited version of the 1956 Soviet fantasy film Ilya Muromets. Produced by Roger Corman, it's shorter by 10 minutes, the names of crew members and characters are changed.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 31, 1963

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Aleksandr Ptushko
Screenplay & Story
Mikhail Kochnev
Original Title
The Sword and the Dragon
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 23m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Aleksandr Ptushko

Screenplay & Story

Mikhail Kochnev

Producers

Roger Corman

Department Leadership Roster

Aleksandr Ptushko

Aleksandr Ptushko

Director

Roger Corman

Roger Corman

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sword and the Dragon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword and the Dragon

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Sword and the Dragon about?

American-dubbed, re-edited version of the 1956 Soviet fantasy film Ilya Muromets. Produced by Roger Corman, it's shorter by 10 minutes, the names of crew members and characters are changed.

Who directed The Sword and the Dragon?

The Sword and the Dragon was directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.

Who stars in The Sword and the Dragon?

The principal cast of The Sword and the Dragon includes Boris Andreyev, Mike Wallace.

When was The Sword and the Dragon released and how long is it?

The Sword and the Dragon was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.