This is a wonderfully moral sword and sorcery epic. Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays a heroic man of high character unlike the amoral Conan. His portrayal of Kalidor is understated and that makes it WORK.
Brigitte Nielsen while a raw talent, still manages to put this film over.
She is what one expects a Red Sonja to be: a simple, brave, barbarian woman with a sense of loyalty and oath upholding that is so alien to our modern world.
Sandahl Bergman as the nefarious Queen Gedren is marvelous. She has a plum role playing a villainous megalomaniac and she enjoys every minute of it.
Paul Smith and his sidekick Ernie Reyes Jr. almost steal the show, quite charming. Again there is a humanity in Smith's character, this loyalty and taking seriously of an oath that rings true for the imagined world of this sword and sorcery entry.
Tutte Lemkow's portrayal of a wizard is one of the minor roles that is very well done.
Of all the sword and sandal movies I have seen over the years I have a special place for this 1985 film.
It is a feel good movie, romantic, exciting, beautiful scenery and costumes and an excellent ARNOLD film.
Brigitte Nielsen while a raw talent, still manages to put this film over.
She is what one expects a Red Sonja to be: a simple, brave, barbarian woman with a sense of loyalty and oath upholding that is so alien to our modern world.
Sandahl Bergman as the nefarious Queen Gedren is marvelous. She has a plum role playing a villainous megalomaniac and she enjoys every minute of it.
Paul Smith and his sidekick Ernie Reyes Jr. almost steal the show, quite charming. Again there is a humanity in Smith's character, this loyalty and taking seriously of an oath that rings true for the imagined world of this sword and sorcery entry.
Tutte Lemkow's portrayal of a wizard is one of the minor roles that is very well done.
Of all the sword and sandal movies I have seen over the years I have a special place for this 1985 film.
It is a feel good movie, romantic, exciting, beautiful scenery and costumes and an excellent ARNOLD film.