A suitably entertaining fantasy film from Disney, if a tad too long. <em>'Dragonslayer'</em> is just about good. I like some of the locations used as well as the, admittedly dated, special effects. As for my dislikes, those would be the cast, characters and story. I had a fine time following all three, but I didn't overly care for any of them - I didn't feel attached. Peter MacNicol, who I always remember from…
In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon. Love was a mystery. Adventure was everywhere...And Dragons were real.
A sorcerer and his apprentice are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed according to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom.
Top Cast
Peter MacNicol
Galen
Caitlin Clarke
Valerian
Ralph Richardson
Ulrich
John Hallam
Tyrian
Peter Eyre
Casiodorus Rex
Albert Salmi
Greil
Sydney Bromley
Hodge
Chloe Salaman
Princess Elspeth
Emrys James
Valerian's Father
Ian McDiarmid
Brother Jacopus
Roger Kemp
Horsrik
Ken Shorter
Henchman
Yolande Palfrey
Victim
Douglas Cooper
Urlander
Jason White
Henchman
James Payne
Urlander
Reviews
_**"Jaws" in Medieval Times, except with a Dragon**_ A medieval kingdom is harassed by a dragon, apparently the last of its species. Those in government decide to appease the horrific beast with regular sacrifices of virgin maidens, which are selected through a questionable lottery system. When the King's daughter is picked for sacrifice, the monarch employs a sorcerer's apprentice (Peter MacNicol) to slay the…
FAQ about Dragonslayer
What is Dragonslayer about?
A sorcerer and his apprentice are on a mission to kill an evil dragon to save the King’s daughter from being sacrificed according to a pact that the King himself made with the dragon to protect his kingdom.
When was Dragonslayer released?
Dragonslayer was released in 1981.
What genres does Dragonslayer belong to?
Dragonslayer is categorised as Fantasy, Adventure.
Who stars in Dragonslayer?
The cast of Dragonslayer includes Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, Peter Eyre.