Fantasy ·Adventure · United States of America · 1981 · 1h 48m

Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer poster
Director
Matthew Robbins
Cast
Peter MacNicol as Galen Caitlin Clarke as Valerian Ralph Richardson as Ulrich John Hallam as Tyrian Peter Eyre as Casiodorus Rex Albert Salmi as Greil
Crew
Derek Vanlint — Director of Photography Tony Lawson — Editor Alex North — Original Music Composer Matthew Robbins — Screenplay Hal Barwood — Screenplay Hal Barwood — Producer
Tagline

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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Mood & Themes
princessvirginsacrificeself sacrificemagicsecret identitysolar eclipsesorcerer's apprenticeamuletlotterybroodhuman sacrifice
Key Collaborators
Matthew Robbins Director Derek Vanlint Director of Photography Tony Lawson Editor Alex North Original Music Composer Matthew Robbins Screenplay Hal Barwood Screenplay Hal Barwood Producer Elliot Scott Production Design Anthony Mendleson Costume Design
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