Krull Movie
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Director: Peter Yates
Actors: Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones
PlotOn a distant, fantastical planet, a dark fortress appears, bringing with it the monstrous Beast and his army of Slayers. These invaders terrorize the land, intent on subjugating its people and conquering their worlds. Two rival kingdoms unite through the arranged marriage of Prince Colwyn and Princess Lyssa, hoping to strengthen their resistance. However, during their wedding ceremony, the Slayers attack, kidnapping Lyssa and killing many of their people. Colwyn survives, devastated but determined, and learns from the wise Ynyr that to rescue Lyssa he must retrieve the legendary weapon known as the Glaive—a mystical, star-shaped blade hidden in a perilous mountain cave.
Armed with the Glaive, Colwyn assembles a diverse band of companions: Ynyr serving as mentor and guide, a bumbling magician named Ergo, a band of escaped prisoners led by Torquil, and Rell the cyclops. Together, they journey across treacherous landscapes inhabited by magical creatures, quicksand-filled swamps, deadly traps, and supernatural forces set against them by the Beast. Through battles with the Slayers and various hardships, Colwyn’s company forms trust and camaraderie, determined to reach the Black Fortress before it disappears again at sunrise. Along the way, each companion must face personal challenges or make sacrifices as they inch closer to their goal—the daring rescue of Princess Lyssa and the hope of uniting the planet’s people against the darkness threatening their world.
Writers: Stanford Sherman
Runtime: 121 min
Rating: PG
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
Krull’s cult charm endures; the 4K master offers a faithful, rejuvenated image and revived extras (minus the old motion comic), a clear upgrade.