Red Sonja (1985) Action Fantasy Adventure
Red Sonja (1985) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 5.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.1/10
Red Sonja Plot Synopsis:
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She attacks and kills the keepers of a powerful talisman just before it is destroyed. Gedren then uses the power of the talisman in her raid of the city Hablac. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren. The talisman's master Kalidor follows to protect her. Of course they fall in love - however Red Sonja's power bases on the oath to never give herself to any man...
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A vengeful woman sets out to retrieve a magic orb from an evil queen whom she vows vengeance upon after the evil queen slain her family and her loyal warriors r**ed her.
Tagline: Heroes of their time. For all time.
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Red Sonja Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Box Office: $6,948,633
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States, Netherlands, Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Red Sonja Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 03, 1985
Writers: Robert E. Howard, Clive Exton, George MacDonald Fraser, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith
Producers: Christian Ferry, A. Michael Lieberman, José López Rodero
Editors: Frank J. Urioste
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Red Sonja (1985) Cast (Click to Expand)
Red Sonja Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | Kalidor |
| Brigitte Nielsen | ... | Red Sonja |
| Sandahl Bergman | ... | Queen Gedren |
| Paul L. Smith | ... | Falkon (as Paul Smith) |
| Ernie Reyes Jr. | ... | Prince Tarn |
| Ronald Lacey | ... | Ikol |
| Pat Roach | ... | Brytag |
| Terry Richards | ... | Djart |
| Janet Agren | ... | Varna |
| Donna Osterbuhr | ... | Kendra, the High Priestess |
| Lara Lamberti | ... | Gedren''s Handmaid (as Lara Naszinsky) |
| Hans Meyer | ... | Red Sonja''s Father |
| Francesca Romana Coluzzi | ... | Red Sonja''s Mother |
| Stefano Maria Mioni | ... | Barlok, Red Sonja''s Brother (as Stefano Mioni) |
| Tutte Lemkow | ... | Wizard |
| Kiyoshi Yamasaki | ... | Kyobo (as Kiyoshi Yamazaki) |
| Tad Horino | ... | Swordmaster |
| Ottaviano Dell''Acqua | ... | Gedren Guard (uncredited) |
| Erik Holmey | ... | Warrior (uncredited) |
| Benito Pacifico | ... | Gedren Guard (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (b. July 30, 1947) – Kalidor
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Arnold Strong 'Mr. Universe' | Arnold | Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger | Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger | Arnold Strong - Brigitte Nielsen (b. July 15, 1963) – Red Sonja
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Brigitte Neilsen | Gitte Nielsen - Sandahl Bergman (b. November 14, 1951) – Queen Gedren
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Paul L. Smith, as Falkon (as Paul Smith), passed away at age 75 in Ra'anana, Israel.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: P. L. Smith | Paul Lawrence Smith | Paul Smith - Ernie Reyes Jr. (b. January 15, 1972) – Prince Tarn
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Ernie Reyes - Ronald Lacey, as Ikol, passed away at age 55 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Ronnie Lacey | Ron Lacey | Ronnie - Pat Roach, as Brytag, passed away at age 67 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: 'Big' Pat Roach | 'Bomber' Pat Roach - Terry Richards, as Djart, passed away at age 81 in Ruislip, London, England, UK.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Terence Richards - Janet Agren (b. April 6, 1949) – Varna
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Janet Ahgren | Janet Ågren - Donna Osterbuhr – Kendra, the High Priestess
- Lara Lamberti (b. March 21, 1967) – Gedren''s Handmaid (as Lara Naszinsky)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Lara Lamberti-Sagliano | Lara Naszinski | Lara Naszinsky - Hans Meyer, as Red Sonja''s Father, passed away at age 94 in Neuilly-sur-Se.
Sign: Cancer - Francesca Romana Coluzzi – Red Sonja''s Mother
- Stefano Maria Mioni (b. December 10, 1961) – Barlok, Red Sonja''s Brother (as Stefano Mioni)
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Stafano Mioni | Stefano Mioni | Stephano Mioni - Tutte Lemkow, as Wizard, passed away at age 73 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo
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