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Overview

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Director:
Richard Fleischer
Writers:
Robert E. Howard (character)
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Release Date:
3 July 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
A woman and a warrior that became a legend.
Plot:
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(50 articles)
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User Comments:
I'm glad I gave it a chance more (67 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Arnold Schwarzenegger ... Kalidor

Brigitte Nielsen ... Red Sonja
Sandahl Bergman ... Queen Gedren
Paul L. Smith ... Falkon (as Paul Smith)
Ernie Reyes Jr. ... Prince Tarn
Ronald Lacey ... Ikol
Pat Roach ... Brytag
Terry Richards ... Djart
Janet Agren ... Varna, Red Sonja's Sister
Donna Osterbuhr ... Kendra the High Priestess

Lara Naszinsky ... Gedren's Handmaid
Hans Meyer ... Red Sonja's Father
Francesca Romana Coluzzi ... Red Sonja's Mother
Stefano Maria Mioni ... Barlok, Red Sonja's Brother (as Stafano Mioni)
Tutte Lemkow ... Wizard
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Additional Details

Runtime:
89 min
Country:
Netherlands | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor) | Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Italy more

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Trivia:
Sandahl Bergman was initially cast as the title character, but decided on portraying "Queen Gedren" instead, to help avoid typecasting. more
Goofs:
Miscellaneous: When Kalidor lifts Prince Tarn into the air with one arm, the wire attached to Tarn's back is visible. more
Quotes:
Prince Tarn: Boy? Boy? more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "In Living Color: Veracosa (#2.12)" (1990) more

FAQ

Who is the star of this movie? Arnold Schwarzenegger or Brigitte Nielsen?
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14 out of 19 people found the following comment useful.
I'm glad I gave it a chance, 19 June 1999
Author: Doug Alderman from Pennsylvania, USA

Not really my bag as far as movie types go (not really into the fantastical) but I'm glad I saw this film. There seemed to be very little use of stuntpersons or body doubles in the majority of fight scenes. Bridgette Nielsen clearly worked it off to put on a good showing. How Schwarzanegger got top billing I'm not sure, but his limited part was, of course, excellently portrayed. Film quality was fair, considering the fantasy-esque backdrop and the fact that it was shot in the early 80s. I'll go out wide on a limb and give it a couple of stars.

My take: 6.5

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