Trivia

The film is based on the 1969 novel "Les Hommes-machines contre Gandahar" (The Machine-Men versus Gandahar) by Jean-Pierre Andrevon.

Isaac Asimov wrote the English translation for the English version of the film.

The English release title of "Gandahar" was "Light Years" - a translation of the French tagline found on posters for the film's release.

The English release changed the original orchestral soundtrack to a progressive style rock in an attempt to better fit the American audience.

The English version was directed by Harvey Weinstein and produced by Bob Weinstein.