Gandahar (1987) Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure Animation

Rated PG | Threatrical Mar 02, 1988 (US) | Genres Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation | Runtime 1h 18m
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Gandahar Plot Synopsis:

Gandahar is a utopian world of rare beauty and tranquility, the result of extensive mutation and genetic experimentation. But the perfect peace is shattered when a mysterious evil force invades this idyllic serenity, turning people into stone with petrifying rays. The Council of Women hold court and decide to send Sylvain, son of Queen Ambisextra, on a mission to destroy the enemy. Together with the beautiful and adventurous Arielle, the enemy that Sylvain eventually discovers very far from his home is the ultimate failure of Gandaharian scientific experimentation. It is a giant brain known as the Metamorphis, which has created an indestructible army of metal men to destroy Gandahar. Sylvain must battle the Metamorphis, but not until 1000 years in the future.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: An evil force from a 1000 years in the future begins to destroy an idyllic paradise, where the citizens are in perfect harmony with nature.

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Official Trailer

  • Gandahar Official Trailer

Gandahar Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 78 minutes /
Genres:  Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation
Directors: René Laloux
Stars: Pierre-Marie Escourrou, Catherine Chevallier, Georges Wilson, Anny Duperey, Jean-Pierre Ducos … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 02, 1988
Box Office: $370,698
Production Co.: Miramax Films
Language: French
Country: France, United States, North Korea
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Gandahar Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 02, 1988
Writers: René Laloux, Jean-Pierre Andrevon, Raphael Cluzel
Producers: Jean-Claude Delayre, Michel Noll, Henri Rollin, Susan Slonaker, Bob Weinstein, Leon Zuratas
Musicians: Gabriel Yared
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