The Magic Sword
“The Most Incredible Weapon Ever Wielded!”
Synopsis
The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ascalon, das Zauberschwert Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-13
Top Cast
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Basil Rathbone
Lodac
Estelle Winwood
Sybil
Gary Lockwood
Sir George
Anne Helm
Princess Helene
Liam Sullivan
Sir Branton
Danielle De Metz
Mignonette
Merritt Stone
King
Nick Bon Tempi
Left Siamese Twin
Paul Bon Tempi
Right Siamese Twin
Jack Kosslyn
The Ogre
Maila Nurmi
The Hag / Sorceress
David Cross
Sir Pedro of Spain
Jacques Gallo
Sir Dennis of France
John Mauldin
Sir Patrick of Ireland
Taldo Kenyon
Sir Anthony of Italy
Angus Duncan
Sir James of Scotland
Leroy Johnson
Sir Ulrich of Germany
Marlene Callahan
Princess Grace
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard C. Schoenfeld
- Original Score
- Richard Markowitz
- Original Title
- The Magic Sword
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Bert I. Gordon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert I. Gordon
Bernard C. Schoenfeld, Bert I. Gordon
Richard Markowitz
Paul Vogel
Bert I. Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard C. Schoenfeld
Screenplay
Bert I. Gordon
Director
Bert I. Gordon
Producer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Richard Markowitz
Original Music Composer
Franz Bachelin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Sword
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magic Sword about?
The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.
Who directed The Magic Sword?
The Magic Sword was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Who stars in The Magic Sword?
The principal cast of The Magic Sword includes Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood, Anne Helm, Liam Sullivan.
When was The Magic Sword released and how long is it?
The Magic Sword was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magic Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magic Sword was composed by Richard Markowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Magic Sword?
The Magic Sword holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).