Not a good REH interpretation (it’s too campy), but entertaining in some ways "Red Sonja" (1985) is essentially "Conan 3," after "Conan the Barbarian" (1982) and "Conan the Destroyer" (1984). Schwarzenegger plays the barbarian 'Kalidor' here because the filmmakers didn't have the rights to the 'Conan' name since 'Red Sonja' was owned by a company separate from the REH people, yet -- strangely -- they could use…
A woman and a warrior that became a legend.
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren.
Top Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Kalidor
Brigitte Nielsen
Red Sonja
Sandahl Bergman
Queen Gedren
Paul L. Smith
Falkon
Ernie Reyes Jr.
Prince Tarn
Ronald Lacey
Ikol
Pat Roach
Brytag
Terry Richards
Djart
Janet Ågren
Varna
Donna Osterbuhr
Kendra, the High Priestess
Lara Lamberti
Gedren's Handmaid
Hans Meyer
Red Sonja's Father
Francesca Romana Coluzzi
Red Sonja's Mother
Stefano Maria Mioni
Barlok, Red Sonja's Brother
Tutte Lemkow
Wizard
Kiyoshi Yamasaki
Kyobo
Reviews
Hot off the back of his outing as "Conan", Arnold Schwarzenegger teams up with Brigitte Nielsen in the eponymous role as both have to avenge the killing of her family and the destruction of her homeland by the evil "Gedren" (Sandahl Bergman). Their task is not helped much by their alighting on the precociously irritating Prince "Tarn" (Ernie Reyes Jnr.) and his nice but dim bodyguard "Falkon" (Paul L. Smith).…
FAQ about Red Sonja
What is Red Sonja about?
The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren.
When was Red Sonja released?
Red Sonja was released in 1985.
What genres does Red Sonja belong to?
Red Sonja is categorised as Adventure, Fantasy, Action.
Who stars in Red Sonja?
The cast of Red Sonja includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brigitte Nielsen, Sandahl Bergman, Paul L. Smith, Ernie Reyes Jr..