Deathstalker (film)
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| Directed by | James Sbardellati |
| Produced by | Roger Corman .... executive producer James Sbardellati .... producer |
| Written by | Howard R. Cohen |
| Music by | Óscar Cardozo Ocampo |
| Cinematography | Leonardo Rodríguez Solís |
| Editing by | John K. Adams, Silvia Ripoll |
| Release date(s) | 1983 |
| Running time | 80 min. |
| Country | Argentina |
| Language | English |
| Followed by | Deathstalker II |
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Deathstalker is a 1983 Argentine low-budget sci-fi fantasy film adventure directed by James Sbardellati.
[edit] Plot summary
The warrior Deathstalker is sent on a quest to find a chalice, an amulet, and a sword, and defeat the wicked sorcerer Munkar.
Along the way, Deathstalker learns of a tournament from Kaira, a female warrior (Lana Clarkson), in which warriors are invited to participate in contests until a winner is determined, thereby inheriting Munkar's kingdom. A great prize is promised and the two warriors decide to band together for the journey. Along the way, the two help several unfortunate souls being oppressed by Munkar and his men, adding to the troupe of characters going to the tournament. One evening, after a fierce but victorious battle, the two partners make love.
Arriving at the tournament site, the two warriors part ways and enter as individual competitors. Only after the games begin is it announced that the prize is Princess Codill (Barbi Benton), who Munkar has chained to a stone above the arena, as his prisoner.
Munkar, upon learning of Deathstalker's quest, turns his henchman Gargit into the image of Princess Codill, to kill the intrepid hero, but only when the sword is not in his hands. But Gargit fouls up and Deathstalker forces "her" out of his room.
A modest success due to its release at a time when Conan the Barbarian (film) was creating a market for sword and sandal films, the movie is noteworthy for launching the career of Lana Clarkson, who became a recognizable cult celebrity in the genre.
[edit] Cast
- Rick Hill as Deathstalker
- Barbi Benton as Codille
- Richard Brooker as Oghris
- Lana Clarkson as Kaira
- Victor Bo as Kang
- Bernard Erhard as Munkar
- August Larreta as Salmaron
- Lillian Ker as Toralva
- Marcos Woinsky as Gargit
- Adrian De Piero as Nicor
- George Sorvic as King Tulak
- Boy Olmi as Young Man
- Horace Marassi as Creature Leader
- Patrick Duggan as Colobri
- Maria Fournery as Anella
[edit] External links
| Deathstalker Series |
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| Deathstalker | Deathstalker II | Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell | Deathstalker IV: Match of Titans |
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