Kindar the Invulnerable
Kindar the Invulnerable

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Kindar the Invulnerable

1965
Movie
96 min
Italian

An evil bandit kidnaps a sultan's son and raises him but finds the son has magic powers.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: J. Lee ThompsonGenres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Plot Summary

In a primitive, mythical land, the powerful warrior Kindar is protected by a magical amulet, making him invulnerable. He is tasked with rescuing Princess Shala from the clutches of the evil sorcerer Malko. Kindar must overcome treacherous landscapes and dark magic to save Shala and defeat Malko.

Critical Reception

Kindar the Invulnerable received a mixed to negative reception. While some praised its ambitious fantasy elements and action sequences for the era, many critics found the plot simplistic, the acting uninspired, and the special effects dated even for its time. It is often remembered as a B-movie adventure film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fantastical premise and primitive action.

  • Criticized for a weak storyline and wooden performances.

  • Considered a forgettable entry in the sword-and-sorcery genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Kindar the Invulnerable is largely unavailable through aggregated Google user reviews. However, discussions suggest it's viewed as a dated fantasy film with limited appeal.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain, which was a common practice for low-to-mid-budget American productions seeking to leverage lower costs and varied landscapes for exotic settings.

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