The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

"A young warrior braves a world of sorcery to claim his throne."

1981 1h 35m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 14

ActionAdventureFantasyTV Movie

Synopsis

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A rugged warrior is on a quest to avenge his father's brutal slaying and in search of a legendary sorcerer who can help him. Joining him on his mission is a beautiful enchantress who is also searching for the sorcerer; pursuing him is a malevolent wizard who wants him dead.

“A young warrior braves a world of sorcery to claim his throne.”

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Cast

Lane Caudell
Toran of Malveel
Belinda Bauer
Estra
Victor Campos
Slant the Drushian
Kabir Bedi
Gar the Draikian
George Innes
Mak the Master Bowman
Marc Alaimo
Sandros
Allan Rich
Paeter Yos
John Hancock
Baldor the World Chief

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nicholas Corea
Writers: Nicholas Corea
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nicholas Corea, shot by John McPherson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ian Underwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Alan L. Shefland shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lane Caudell and Belinda Bauer and Victor Campos carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A young warrior braves a world of sorcery to claim his throne.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0082027 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Nicholas Corea directs. John McPherson behind the camera. Ian Underwood scores. Alan L. Shefland cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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145 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Nicholas Corea, shot by John McPherson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ian Underwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Alan L. Shefland shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Lane Caudell and Belinda Bauer and Victor Campos carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "A young warrior braves a world of sorcery to claim his throne.".
7IMDB entry: tt0082027 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.