The Beastmaster (1982)
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- PG
- 1h 58min
- Action, Adventure
- 20 Aug 1982 (USA)
- Movie
A sword-and-sorcery fantasy about a young man's search for revenge. Armed with supernatural powers, the handsome hero and his animal allies wage war against marauding forces.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Marc Singer | ... |
Dar
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| Tanya Roberts | ... |
Kiri
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| Rip Torn | ... |
Maax
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| John Amos | ... |
Seth
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Joshua Milrad | ... |
Tal
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| Rod Loomis | ... |
Zed
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| Ben Hammer | ... |
Young Dar's Father
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Ralph Strait | ... |
Sacco
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| Billy Jayne | ... |
Young Dar
(as Billy Jacoby)
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| Janet DeMay | ... |
Witchwoman #1
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Christine Kellogg | ... |
Witchwoman #2
(as Chrissy Kellogg)
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| Janet Jones | ... |
Witchwoman #3
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Tony Epper | ... |
Jun Leader
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| Vanna Bonta | ... |
Zed's Wife
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Kim Tabet | ... |
Sacco's Daughter
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Daniel Zormeier | ... |
Winged Creature Leader
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Jim Driggers | ... |
Hanging Priest
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Mick Thibodeau | ... |
Hanging Priest
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| Paul Reynolds | ... |
Tiis
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| Monty L. Simons | ... |
Zed's Guard
(as Monty Simons)
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| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... |
Marauder
(as Bruce Barbour)
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| Diamond Farnsworth | ... |
Marauder
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Linda Smith | ... |
Kiri's Friend
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Henry Carbo | ... |
Man in Cage
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Jonathan Gravish | ... |
Death Guard Priest
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Don Heyn | ... |
Death Guard Priest
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Larry Randles | ... |
Death Guard Rider
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Vince Deadrick Sr. | ... |
Guard on Parapet
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Tim Dunlavey | ... |
Young Villager
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| Jeremy Whelan | ... |
Jun Priest
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Billy Hank Hooker | ... |
Jun Priest
(as Hank Hooker)
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George Scott | ... |
Jun Priest
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| Tommy J. Huff | ... |
Jun Priest
(as Tom Huff)
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Dale Shawver | ... |
Jun Priest
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Richard Humphreys | ... |
Jun Priest
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Hugh Armstrong | ... |
Jun Priest
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Mike Kirton | ... |
Jun Priest
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| Eddy Donno | ... |
Jun Priest
(as Eddie Donno)
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Gary McLarty | ... |
Jun Priest
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Eddie Hice | ... |
Jun Priest
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Fess 'Reg' Reynolds | ... |
Jun Priest
(as Fess Reynolds)
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Freddie Hice | ... |
Jun Priest
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Blake Bolger | ... |
Infant Dar (uncredited)
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Derek Elmore | ... |
Baby Dar (uncredited)
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Dan Friedman | ... |
Peasant (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hicks | ... |
Boatman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Don Coscarelli | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Don Coscarelli | ... | (written by) & |
| Paul Pepperman | ... | (written by) |
| Andre Norton | ... | (novel "The Beast Master") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Donald P. Borchers | ... | associate producer |
| Naser el-Attasy | ... | executive producer (as Nader Atassi) |
| Frank K. Isaac | ... | assistant producer (as Frank K. Isaac Jr.) |
| Paul Pepperman | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Sylvio Tabet | ... | executive producer / producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Lee Holdridge | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| John Alcott | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Roy Watts | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Lane Russell | ... | apprentice editor |
| Joe Woo Jr. | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Joe Reich | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| Conrad E. Angone | ||
Set Decoration by
| Deborah Moreland | ||
Costume Design by
| Betty Pecha Madden | ||
Makeup Department
| Tara Candoli | ... | makeup artist |
| Ailen Derderian | ... | makeup effects assistant |
| Katrin Derderian | ... | makeup effects assistant |
| Karen Kubeck | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Louis Lazzara | ... | makeup artist: second unit |
| David B. Miller | ... | makeup effects artist |
| Michael Mills | ... | prosthetic makeup artist |
| Jaklin Munns | ... | makeup effects assistant |
| William Munns | ... | special makeup effects designer |
| Peter Tothpal | ... | hair dresser |
| Michelle Triscario | ... | makeup effects assistant |
| Mark Shostrom | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Tom Benko | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
| Lester Berman | ... | production manager: second unit |
| Thomas M. Hammel | ... | unit production manager |
| Roberto A. Quezada | ... | production supervisor (as Roberto Quezada) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lester Berman | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Richard Graves | ... | second assistant director (as Richard N. Graves) |
| Donald Newman | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| James Sbardellati | ... | first assistant director |
| Charles Bail | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Cary Glieberman | ... | first assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Linda Lou Agnelli | ... | props |
| Tony Alderson | ... | construction crew |
| Dan Bartman | ... | construction crew |
| Timothy Baxter | ... | construction coordinator (as Timothy M. Baxter) |
| Kevin Beck | ... | construction foreman |
| Justin Benner | ... | construction crew |
| Mike Bingham | ... | construction crew |
| Tom Brennan | ... | construction crew |
| Billy Bryan | ... | propmaker (as Bill Bryan) |
| Jay Burkhart | ... | construction crew |
| Jason Cardwell | ... | construction crew |
| John Cassel | ... | construction foreman |
| Nora Chavooshian | ... | set painter |
| Jerome Cress | ... | construction crew |
| David De Carlo | ... | set dresser: second unit (as David DeCarlo) |
| Kurt Elliott | ... | propmaker |
| Norman Griffin | ... | graphic engineer |
| Mary Hermann | ... | set dresser |
| Jack Hoxworth | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jay Koiwai | ... | set painter |
| Bill Luckey | ... | construction crew (as William R. Luckey) |
| Michael MacLoskey | ... | construction crew |
| Charles Marlak | ... | construction crew |
| John Marshall | ... | props |
| Harold Mendenhall | ... | construction crew |
| William Mims | ... | assistant to production designer (as William S. Mims) |
| Riley Morgan | ... | props |
| Stacy Nelson | ... | construction crew |
| Craig Newhouse | ... | construction crew |
| Escott O. Norton | ... | assistant set decorator |
| John Norvet | ... | construction crew |
| Tom O'Brien | ... | construction crew |
| John Panzarella | ... | construction crew |
| Tony Potter | ... | construction crew |
| Leon Ranch Jr. | ... | construction coordinator |
| Woodward Romine Jr. | ... | construction foreman |
| Lanny Savoie | ... | construction crew |
| Dick Sayers | ... | construction crew |
| David Smith | ... | construction coordinator |
| Dave Smithka | ... | construction crew |
| Charles Stewart | ... | lead set dresser |
| William Strom | ... | assistant art director (as Bill Strom) |
| Denny Tedesco | ... | construction crew |
| Allen Terry | ... | construction crew |
| Doug Vehle | ... | construction crew |
| John Villarino | ... | propmaker |
| Mike Villarino | ... | propmaker |
| David Wasco | ... | assistant to production designer |
| Shelli Williamson | ... | construction crew |
| Gregory R. Wolf | ... | props assistant (as Greg Wolf) |
| Wen-Jen Yang | ... | construction crew |
| Jason Youngblood | ... | construction crew |
| David E. Harshbarger | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Kini Kay | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Nikita Knatz | ... | visual concept artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Steve Bowerman | ... | boom operator (as Steven Bowerman) |
| Paul B. Clay | ... | sound designer (as Paul Clay) |
| Jeremy Hoenack | ... | sound designer |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tally Paulos | ... | adr supervisor |
| Anthony Santa Croce | ... | sound mixer |
| James Troutman | ... | sound effects (as Jim Troutman) |
| Ray West | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dennis Berry | ... | sound producer (uncredited) |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | supervising sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Frank DeMarco | ... | special effects |
| Roger George | ... | special effects |
| Mark Sparks | ... | special effects |
| Gary L. King | ... | special effects crew (uncredited) |
| Bill McCamey | ... | pyrotechnician (uncredited) |
| R. Bruce Steinheimer | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Virginia Aalko | ... | model maker |
| Carl Richard Fontana | ... | model maker |
| William Guest | ... | model shop supervisor (as William N. Guest) |
| Mike Jones | ... | model maker (as Michael F. Jones) |
| Michael Minor | ... | consultant: special visual effects |
| Jeryd Pojawa | ... | model maker (as Jerry Joseph Pojawa) |
| Allen Blaisdell | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| William Cruse | ... | miniature photography (uncredited) |
| Bret Culpepper | ... | miniature sets builder (uncredited) |
| Bruno George | ... | optical camera operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Bruce Paul Barbour | ... | stunt performer (as Marauder) |
| Billy Bates | ... | stunts |
| Steve Boyum | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Hank Calia | ... | stunts |
| Erik Cord | ... | stunts |
| Kerrie Cullen | ... | stunts |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunts (as David Ellis) |
| Gary Epper | ... | stunts |
| Jeannie Epper | ... | stunts |
| Bill Hart | ... | stunts |
| Gary Jensen | ... | stunts |
| Gray Johnson | ... | stunts |
| Al Jones | ... | stunts |
| Fred Lerner | ... | stunts |
| Mike H. McGaughy | ... | stunts (as Mike McGaughy) |
| John Meier | ... | stunts |
| Bob Minor | ... | stunts |
| Greg Moonyham | ... | stunts |
| Frank Orsatti | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Picerni Jr. | ... | stunts (as Charles Picerni Jr.) |
| Jon Conrad Pochron | ... | stunts (as Jon Pochron) |
| John Romano | ... | stunts |
| Philip Romano | ... | stunts |
| R.A. Rondell | ... | stunts |
| Bob Terhune | ... | stunts |
| Buddy Van Horn | ... | stunts |
| Steve Vandeman | ... | stunts |
| George P. Wilbur | ... | stunts (as George Wilbur) |
| Henry Wills | ... | stunts |
| Jerry Wills | ... | stunts |
| Whitey Hughes | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bennie Moore | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bobby Porter | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bryan Renfro | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Greg Robbins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Rick Sawaya | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Monty L. Simons | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dick Warlock | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bill Brao | ... | second assistant camera: second unit |
| Mario Davis | ... | key grip: second unit |
| Brian Dean | ... | electrician |
| Charlie Edwards | ... | grip (as Charles R. Edwards) |
| Dennis Grow | ... | gaffer |
| John Hopgood | ... | electrician |
| Joel King | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Scott Luhrsen | ... | grip |
| Julio Macat | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (as Guillermo Macat) |
| Ron McCausland | ... | grip |
| Douglas F. O'Neons | ... | camera operator (as Doug O'Neons) |
| Bill Richert | ... | still photographer |
| John Savka | ... | dolly grip / key grip |
| Jeff Smith | ... | grip |
| Gary Thieltges | ... | first assistant camera |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | second assistant camera |
| Peter Wiehl | ... | electrician |
| Kevin Williams | ... | best boy |
| Wayne Baker | ... | underwater camera assistant (uncredited) |
| Arthur Krauss | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Daryn Okada | ... | Steadicam operator (uncredited) / co-director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Michael Paris | ... | special photography (uncredited) |
| Daniel Pearl | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Gregory Peters | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Kenji Takama | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) / camera intern (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Phillip Dennis | ... | costumer |
| Mary Goodson | ... | costumer (as Mary Williamson) |
| Lesley Neufeld | ... | costumer (as Lesley Nicholson) |
Location Management
| Daniel Peterson | ... | location manager (as Dan Peterson) |
Music Department
| Alf Clausen | ... | orchestrator |
| David Franco | ... | music supervisor |
| Lee Holdridge | ... | orchestrator |
| Stephen A. Hope | ... | music editor (as Stephen E. Hope) |
| Sergio Marcotulli | ... | music recording engineer |
| Greig McRitchie | ... | orchestrator (as Greg McRitchie) |
| David Franco | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Angelo Giovagnoli | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Lee Holdridge | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Sergio Marcotulli | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
| James D. Young | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jeanne Rosenberg | ... | script supervisor |
| Patience Thoreson | ... | script supervisor: second unit (as Patience) |
Transportation Department
| Billy Bates | ... | driver (as Bill Bates) |
| John Compton | ... | driver |
| Noel Steve Geray | ... | driver |
| Clive Henderson | ... | transportation captain |
| Mike Kirton | ... | driver |
| Dave Paulson | ... | driver |
| Robert Rodenbaugh | ... | driver |
| Paul Tompkins | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Victor Anselmo | ... | sword maker: Dar's sword |
| Michael Cheselka | ... | production assistant |
| Beth Conwell | ... | production assistant |
| James Dodson | ... | production assistant |
| David Eisen | ... | warrior |
| Doug Fox | ... | craft service |
| Bill Gage | ... | animal trainer (as William G. Gage) |
| Jim Gatewood | ... | security |
| Chuck Gordon | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Helene Harris | ... | production coordinator |
| David R. Horne | ... | operations liaison |
| Peter Jordan | ... | executive consultant |
| Nikita Knatz | ... | consultant |
| Steve Lavapies | ... | production assistant |
| David J. McMillan | ... | animal trainer (as David McMillan) |
| Marc Mercury | ... | animal wrangler |
| Cathy Mickel Gibson | ... | assistant accountant (as Cathy Gibson) |
| Boone Narr | ... | head animal trainer (as Boone Naar) |
| Cara Patterson | ... | animal trainer |
| Bryan Renfro | ... | animal trainer |
| Lydia Resurreccion | ... | assistant accountant |
| Paul 'Sled' Reynolds | ... | animal trainer (as Sled Reynolds) |
| Bill Rivers | ... | wrangler (as William C. Rivers) |
| Garrison Singer | ... | production accountant (as Garrison M. Singer) |
| Linda Stone | ... | studio teacher |
| Christopher Gomersall | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mischa Hausserman | ... | aerial coordinator (uncredited) |
| Ralph Helfer | ... | animal supervisor: Gentle Jungle [us] (uncredited) |
| Brian McMillan | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1982) (West Germany) (theatrical) (as Neue Constantin Film)
- Roadshow Films (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CIVSA (1982) (Spain) (VHS)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Herald Film Company (1983) (Japan) (theatrical)
- S.N. Prodis (1983) (France) (theatrical)
- Telefilms Internacional, S.A. (1983) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Showtime Networks (1983) (United States) (tv)
- Thorn EMI Video (1983) (France) (VHS)
- Thorn EMI (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Videosonic (1983) (Greece) (VHS)
- Stockholm Film (1984) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinéma Plus Distribution (1984) (Canada) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1984) (United States) (tv)
- Antarès Productions (1985) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Cinemax (1986) (United States) (tv)
- TBS Superstation (1987) (United States) (tv)
- J&M Entertainment (1988) (Non-US)
- TBS Superstation (1989) (United States) (tv)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- TNT (1991) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS) (for MGM/UA)
- Starlight (1992) (Germany) (VHS)
- Imperial Entertainment Home Video (1993) (Poland) (VHS)
- Aim Pictures (1994) (India) (theatrical)
- M6 (1994) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Five Star Entertainment (1999) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Big Sky Video (2002) (Australia) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (United States) (VHS)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (part of "6-Film Pack: Fantasy & Action")
- Umbrella Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
- Research Entertainment (2015) (Spain) (video)
- Cargo Records (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Cargo Records (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2018) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2020) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- F.J. Lucas (Brazil) (VHS)
- MonsterVision (United States) (tv)
- Thorn-EMI Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Thorn-Emi Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Weintraub Entertainment Group (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Cruse & Company (miniature photography)
Other Companies
- Gentle Jungle (animals supplied by)
- C.A.M. (soundtrack published by)
- The Pros' (sound effects)
- The Pros' (sound design)
- Optrex (titles and opticals)
- American Humane Association (made with the cooperation of)
- Forum Studio (music mixed at)
- Forum Studio (music recorded at)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Orchestra dell'Unione Musicisti di Roma (U.M.R.) (orchestra)
- THX Ltd. (digital mastering: 2001 DVD)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dar, the son of a king, is hunted by a priest after his birth, but his new adoptive father rescues him from a cult ritual and taken to be raised in a humble village, where he learns that he has the ability to communicate with animals. Years later when he's all grown up, the priest's followers murder his adoptive father and other villagers, and Dar begins his quest for revenge, befriending several animals along the way.
Written by Chris Makrozahopoulos |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to director Don Coscarelli, the original camera negative for this film is lost. Contrary to standard practices, it was stored in a private house which was sold, and it is not known what happened to the cans which housed the negative. Coscarelli has asked the public for help. See more » |
| Goofs | When Seth gives Dar an update on Tal's condition he says that he "won't have the use of his left hand for a while". However, Tal was injured in the right shoulder and it is his right arm that is strapped down. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Saga of 'the Beastmaster' (2005). See more » |
| Quotes |
Dar:
[re: the eagle]
I have my eyes... [re: the ferrets] Dar: I have my cunning... [re: the tiger] Dar: and I have my strength. See more » |