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Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Desiring control of the kingdom, evil wizard Pendragon devises a cunning machination to usurp the throne. By abducting and forcing Princess Elaine to marry him, Pendragon will coerce the king into abdicating his power. When Pendragon sends a giant to kidnap Elaine, a simple farmer named Jack witnesses the abduction, and bravely slays the beast. Undeterred, Pendragon has more power and creatures at his disposal.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
56 audience votes
Key crew
- Nathan JuranScreenplay
- Nathan JuranDirector
- Orville H. HamptonScreenplay
- Bert ShefterOriginal Music Composer
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kerwin MathewsJack
- Judi MeredithPrincess Elaine
- Torin ThatcherPendragon
- Walter BurkeGama
- Don BeddoeImp
- Barry KelleySigurd
- Dayton LummisKing Mark
- Anna LeeLady Constance
- Roger MobleyPeter
- Robert GistScottish Captain
- Tudor OwenChancellor
- Ken MayerBoatswain
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Themes
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