With its tale of wizards, knights, and a firebreathing dragon, director matthew robbins 1981 movie dragonslayer is still a hell of a lot of fun. Matthew robbins actionadventuremovie usa 1981 cast. Dragonslayer 1981 x264 cq16 honeyko restored widescreen. The movie dragonslayer 1981 happened to be written by hal barwood, matthew robbins and unveiled in the year 1981 with it likely be a winner among director matthew robbinss fans. Strange and the wizard working title all of the site can be accessed from the menu bar at the top of the page. The last dragonslayer 1 hours and 41 minutes movie 2016 in a fantasy world where magic is being superseded by technology, an orphaned teen discovers her destiny to become a dragonslayer.
It takes itself just seriously enough but manages to provide some lightness to keep the flick from dragging. The latest news on all things 4k ultra hd, bluray and gear. A young wizarding apprentice is sent to kill a dragon which has been devouring girls from a nearby k. Then in 1980 name was changed to slayer and in 1983 to dragonslayer. It stars peter macnicol, ralph richardson, john hallam and caitlin clarke. A young wizarding apprentice is sent to kill a dragon which. Dragonslayer was the first movie ever to use gomotion that is a variation of stopmotion animation where parts. Plus, caitlin clarke was my first crush and what a crush that has never gotten weeker or died. Dragonslayer is a quest available in the elder scrolls v. Trailer for the 1981 fantasy adventure dragonslayer. Scene extrated from the movie dragonslayer from 1981 in the kongdom of urland, a dragon called vermithrax pejorative terrorizes the. The real dark ages must have been a time of ignorance, tyranny, and superstition. I do see the similarities but it also feels like it is different. They continue to be popular in modern books, films, videogames and other entertainments.
In sovngarde, alduin has ensnared the land with an evil mist and consumes the souls of the lost to gather his power. Id like to think the dark ages looked something like dragonslayer all fearsome and muddy and overcast most of the time, and. Mar 30, 2018 a young wizarding apprentice is sent to kill a dragon which has been devouring girls from a nearby kingdom. For years, the kingdom of urland has lived in fear of a terrible dragon, which theyve managed to keep at bay by offering it the occasional human sacrifice one of the villages young women, chosen. Despite the omission of any supplements, dragonslayer deserves a look.
It is still useless against chaos guardian because of its great speed, but it is able to kill ender. Dragonslayer centers on the attempts of this young sorcerers apprentice to defeat the dragon and save a lovely young maiden. Skyrim in which the dragonborn must finally battle and defeat alduin. Visually it was always a bit dark and dirty, especially in the composited shots. His name is tarragon and riding on his brave battle horse black bull, he is on his way to work. Dragonslayer 1981 x264 cq16 honeyko restored widescreen youtube. Rent dragonslayer 1981 starring peter macnicol and caitlin clarke on dvd and bluray. For starter, its a more realistic take on a typical fantasy story, contains partial nudity, some blood. The film is a coproduction between paramount pictures and walt disney productions. Parents need to know that dragonslayer is a 1981 fantasy film and is one of the best swords and sorcery movies out there. A sad development because as dragon stories go, this is the best.
An old wizard, and his keen young apprentice volunteer to kill the dragon and attempt to save the next virgin in line the kings own daughter. The setting is almost like modern britain, except that it is split into a number of. Paramount handled north american distribution while disneys buena vista international handled international. Mar 29, 2010 dragonslayer soundtrack cd details and availability. When princess elspeth chloe salaman is scheduled to be the next sacrificial virgin to a deadly dragon, it is up to an aged wizard, ulrich. The last dragonslayer 2010 the song of the quarkbeast 2011 the eye of zoltar 20. I knew that she was a girl even before galen ever saw her under the water in the pond. Dragonslayer is a 1981 american fantasy film directed by matthew robbins, from a screenplay he cowrote with hal barwood. British nwobhm band from rochdale, greater manchester formed in 1978 as heavy thunder. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing dragonslayer 1981 near you. A young wizarding apprentice is sent to kill a dragon which has been devouring girls from a nearby kingdom. Released 1981, dragonslayer stars peter macnicol, caitlin clarke, ralph richardson, john hallam the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 49 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
Dragonslayer peter macnicol caitlin clarke ralph richardson 1981 a sorcerers ralph richardson apprentice peter macnicol reluctantly inherits the task of killing a firebreathing dragon. Dragonslayer soundtrack from 1981, composed by alex north. Dragonslayer is a 1981 board game published by simulations publications, inc gameplay. A king has made a pact with a dragon where he sacrfices virgins to it, and the dragon leaves his kingdom alone. Dragonslayer is a game based on the 1981 dragonslayer film, in which the player is a magician determined to rid the land of the last dragon, vermithrax pejorative. Its darker and more violent than any other fantasy film of the period it is even at times genuinely grisly, at least in its uncut.
It is set in an alternate world in which magic is real, but has become weakened and is also being replaced by modern technology. Dragonslayer 1981 nude scenes original motion picture soundtrack at discogs. Dragonslayer is a 1981 american dark fantasy film directed by matthew robbins, from a. Dragonslayer for me, hails from a time when disney was taking chances with their live action films, like they did with the black hole. A terrible dragon is terrorizing the medieval land of urland in the 6th century. Download dragonslayer 1981 yify torrent for 720p web. Peter macnicol dragonslayer 1981 stock image peter macnicol. An old wizard, and his keen young apprentice volunteer to kill the dragon and. In this issue, when the kings daughter is to be the next sacrifice, galen gathers weapons and goes against the dragon but then figures out the wizard ulrichs plan to battle the evil creature in part two of this adaptation. Dragonslayer 1981 the fight of galen against the dragon. The last dragonslayer is a fantasy novel by jasper fforde. Dragonslayer 1981 stream and watch online moviefone. An atypically dark disney adventure, dragonslayer puts a realistic spin and some impressive special effects on a familiar tale.
This includes a good script, excellent costume and set design, and visual effects that still rival most creature animation done today. Marvel comics official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie dragonslayer. Dragonslayers vision is more convincing than the dark ages created by john boorman in excalibur, with everybody riding around in suits of armor that wouldnt be invented for another seven hundred years. Ladyman commented that dragonslayer is a simple, but imaginative game. Dragonslayer soundtrack cd details and availability. Directed by matthew robbins and starring peter macnicol, caitlin clarke and ralph richardson. Dragonslayers and the creatures they hunt have been popular in traditional stories from around the world. Dragonslayer was a joint project of disney and warner bros. And dragons were real the sorcerer and his apprentice galen are on a mission to kill an evil dragon in order to save the kings daughter from being sacrificed in accordance to a pact that the king himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom. Aug 23, 2012 a king has made a pact with a dragon where he sacrfices virgins to it, and the dragon leaves his kingdom alone. With the assistance of the original nord heroes who banished him, the dragonborn must ensure that alduin is destroyed and can no longer threaten the. The movie seems lithe and creative, and it provides a good take on the dragon genre. A coproduction between paramount pictures and walt disney productions, paramount handled north american distribution while disneys buena vista. But things dont always turn out as they shouldand one day.
Watch dragonslayer online stream full movie directv. Download free dragonslayer fzmovies bluray full hd 720p 300mb rip dragonslayer 1981 from filmyzilla filmywap. It was peter macnicols first role and he does give off a very luke skywalker feel in the role. Blending moody atmosphere, realistic set design, stunning battle sequences, and an absolutely terrifying dragon, dragonslayer stands out as the best of all the 1980s dragon films.
Forbidden magic, twilight forest, draconic evolution. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Released by lala land records in 2010 lllcd 1128 containing music from dragonslayer 1981. Fun 1981 movie about galen, the young sorcerers apprentice peter macnichol invited by a group of peasants from a faraway land to kill the dragon which is. Dragonslayer is an interesting film in disney ridiculously large catalogue of family films. Dragonslayer 1981 is an american action adventure fantasy movie that is set in a fictional medieval kingdom.
With peter macnicol, caitlin clarke, ralph richardson, john hallam. A professional skateboarder drifts through life with seemingly little regard for adult responsibilities, preferring instead to skate in abandoned pools and camp in friends yards. Not meant for kids, this is an adult tale concerning the problems a local kingdom has with one of these mythical creatures and what it costs the locals. Dragonslayer original motion picture soundtrack discogs. I saw dragonslayer in 1981 when it first came out in theaters, and it is the best movie ever that has anything to do with dragons. Dragonslayer is a game based on the 1981 dragonslayer film, in which the player is a magician determined to rid the land of the last dragon, vermithrax pejorative reception.
In a time when dragons threatened mankind, there was only one man who fought against them all. Rent dragonslayer 1981 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Dragonslayer 1981, peter macnicol action movie videospace. The movie really builds up the tension, and viewers see bursts of smoke and fire, falling rocks, a shaking ground and other indications that something big is lurking for the first half of the film. Director and cowriter matthew robbins mimic 1997, the sugarland express 1974, batteries not included 1987 did a wonderful job executing this action fantasy movie.
Dragonslayer 1981 rated pg 108 minutes latest blog posts. Peter macnicol, caitlin clarke, ralph richardson akas. Representatives from the kingdom seek the assistance of the wizard ulrich ralph richardson to defeat the dragon. A dragonslayer is a person or being that slays dragons. It contains all of the necessary ingredients for a great ride. Dragonslayer is a 1981 board game published by simulations publications, inc. Peter eyre gives a nice performance as the evil king and it always ticked me off as a kid that he is proclaimed the dragonslayer when he had nothing to do with the slaying but a realistic aspect of the story. Dragonslayer, 1981, is one of the best fantasy movies i have ever seen.