Dragonslayer
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Dragonslayer

In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon. Love was a mystery. Adventure was everywhere...And Dragons were real.

6.5 / 10 1981 1h 48mPG English
FantasyAdventure

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Peter MacNicol

Peter MacNicol

Galen

Lead
Caitlin Clarke

Caitlin Clarke

Valerian

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Ulrich

John Hallam

John Hallam

Tyrian

Peter Eyre

Peter Eyre

Casiodorus Rex

Albert Salmi

Albert Salmi

Greil

SB

Sydney Bromley

Hodge

Chloe Salaman

Chloe Salaman

Princess Elspeth

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Matthew Robbins's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Dragonslayer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker