Dragonslayer
“In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon. Love was a mystery. Adventure was everywhere...And Dragons were real.”
Synopsis
A sorcerer and his apprentice are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed according to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom.
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Dragonslayer 1981 - Making of & Behind the Scenes
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2023-04-28
Top Cast
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Peter MacNicol
Galen
Caitlin Clarke
Valerian
Ralph Richardson
Ulrich
John Hallam
Tyrian
Peter Eyre
Casiodorus Rex
Albert Salmi
Greil
Sydney Bromley
Hodge
Chloe Salaman
Princess Elspeth
Emrys James
Valerian's Father
Ian McDiarmid
Brother Jacopus
Roger Kemp
Horsrik
Ken Shorter
Henchman
Yolande Palfrey
Victim
Douglas Cooper
Urlander
Jason White
Henchman
James Payne
Urlander
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.78x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Robbins
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Robbins, Hal Barwood
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Dragonslayer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Robbins
Matthew Robbins, Hal Barwood
Alex North
Derek Vanlint
Tony Lawson
Howard W. Koch, Hal Barwood
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Robbins
Screenplay
Hal Barwood
Screenplay
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Matthew Robbins
Director
Hal Barwood
Producer
Tony Lawson
Editor
Derek Vanlint
Director of Photography
Terry Walsh
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Elliot Scott
Production Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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 Dragonslayer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragonslayer about?
A sorcerer and his apprentice are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed according to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom.
Who directed Dragonslayer?
Dragonslayer was directed by Matthew Robbins.
Who stars in Dragonslayer?
The principal cast of Dragonslayer includes Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, Peter Eyre.
When was Dragonslayer released and how long is it?
Dragonslayer was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dragonslayer?
Dragonslayer had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $14.1M at the worldwide box office (0.78 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dragonslayer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragonslayer was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragonslayer?
Dragonslayer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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.).