Masters of the Universe (1987) Thriller Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
Masters of the Universe (1987) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.1/10
Masters of the Universe Plot Synopsis:
On the planet Eternia, Skeletor and his dark army overthrow the Sorceress of Castle Grayskull expecting to acquire her power. He-Man, his old friend Duncan "Man-at-Arms" and his daughter Teela are attacked by Skeletor's soldiers and they defeat them. They also rescue their prisoner, the inventor and locksmith Gwildor. He explains that he was lured by Evil-Lyn that used his invention the Cosmic Key to open the gates and seize the Castle Grayskull. He-Man and his friends retrieve the prototype of the Cosmic Key trying to release the Sorcereress but they are defeated by Skeletor and his army and Gwildor uses his key to open and portal for them to flee. They come to Earth but lose the key. Meanwhile, Julie Winston, who grieves the loss of her parents in a plane crash, and her boyfriend Kevin Corrigan find and activate the key, believing it is a foreign musical instrument. On Eternia, Evil-Lyn locates the Cosmic Key and Skeletor sends her with a group of mercenaries and soldiers to vanquish He-Han and his friends and bring the key back. Will they succeed?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The heroic warrior He-Man battles against lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.
Tagline: From a distant galaxy... they have come to Earth.
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Masters of the Universe Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Box Office: $17,336,370
Awards: 2
Nominations: 5
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Masters of the Universe Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 07, 1987
Writers: David Odell, Stephen Tolkin, Gary Goddard
Producers: Michael Flynn, Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Evzen Kolar, Edward R. Pressman, Elliot Schick
Editors: Anne V. Coates
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Masters of the Universe (1987) Cast (Click to Expand)
Masters of the Universe Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dolph Lundgren | ... | He-Man |
| Frank Langella | ... | Skeletor |
| Meg Foster | ... | Evil-Lyn |
| Billy Barty | ... | Gwildor |
| Courteney Cox | ... | Julie Winston |
| Robert Duncan McNeill | ... | Kevin Corrigan |
| Jon Cypher | ... | Duncan (Man-at-Arms) |
| Chelsea Field | ... | Teela |
| James Tolkan | ... | Detective Lubic |
| Christina Pickles | ... | Sorceress of Castle Grayskull |
| Tony Carroll | ... | Beastman |
| Pons Maar | ... | Saurod |
| Anthony De Longis | ... | Blade (as Anthony DeLongis) |
| Robert Towers | ... | Karg |
| Barry Livingston | ... | Charlie |
| Jessica Nelson | ... | Monica |
| Gwynne Gilford | ... | Mrs. Winston |
| Walter Scott | ... | Mr. Winston |
| Walter Robles | ... | Carl the Janitor (as Walt P. Robles) |
| Cindi Eyman | ... | Gloria |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Dolph Lundgren (b. November 3, 1957) – He-Man
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Frank Langella (b. January 1, 1938) – Skeletor
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 4½" (1.95 m) - Meg Foster (b. May 10, 1948) – Evil-Lyn
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Billy Barty, as Gwildor, passed away at age 76 in Glendale, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 3' 9" (1.14 m)
Also known as: Fairie | the Gentlemaniacs - Courteney Cox (b. June 15, 1964) – Julie Winston
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Courteney Cox Arquette | Courtney Cox Arquette | Courteney | Courtney Cox | Courteney Cox-Arquette - Robert Duncan McNeill (b. November 9, 1964) – Kevin Corrigan
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Duncan McNeil | Robert Duncan McNeil | Robbie Duncan McNeill | Robbie McNeill | Robert McNeill - Jon Cypher – Duncan (Man-at-Arms)
- Chelsea Field (b. May 27, 1957) – Teela
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Chelsea Fields - James Tolkan (b. June 20, 1931) – Detective Lubic
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: James B. Tolkan | James S. Tolkan | Jim Tolkan | James Tolkin - Christina Pickles – Sorceress of Castle Grayskull
- Tony Carroll – Beastman
- Pons Maar (b. November 30, 1950) – Saurod
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Anthony De Longis (b. March 23, 1950) – Blade (as Anthony DeLongis)
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Anthony DeLongis | Anthony de Longis | Tony de Longis - Robert Towers (b. August 19, 1936) – Karg
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Bob Towers - Barry Livingston (b. December 17, 1953) – Charlie
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Barry Livington
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