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The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.
Prince Brandon is tasked by his sorcerer father to rescue Princess Dalis from the clutches of the evil sorcerer Sorgon. To aid him, Brandon is given a magic sword, a shield that can repel any magic, and a ring that grants him invisibility. Along his journey, he encounters various mythical creatures and faces numerous challenges, including a dragon and a sorceress, all while trying to evade Sorgon's magical traps and assassins.
The Magic Sword is widely considered a B-movie classic, often cited for its low-budget charm and nostalgic appeal within the fantasy and horror genres. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has garnered a cult following over the years for its earnest storytelling and memorable creature designs, despite its inherent B-movie qualities.
Praised for its imaginative creature effects given the era's limitations.
Noted for its straightforward fairy-tale narrative and heroic protagonist.
Often criticized for its simplistic plot and acting.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's nostalgic value and its status as a quintessential 'bad' movie that's enjoyable to watch. Viewers appreciate the classic fantasy tropes and creature effects, though some find the acting and plot underdeveloped.
Director Bert I. Gordon was known for his low-budget science fiction and fantasy films, often utilizing miniatures and matte paintings to create his fantastical worlds.
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Yikes!! What could Basil Rathbone ("Lodac") have been thinking when he agreed to do this sorcery piffle? Estelle Winwood ("Sybil") is straight out of "Bewitched" and Gary Lockwood ("George") is hopeless in this amalgam of St. George and the...