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The Magic Sword

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The Magic Sword (1961)

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Runtime: 82 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: This fanciful adventure tale about a young knight who sets out to rescue a beautiful princess held captive by an evil dragon, stars Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, and Gary Lockwood. Armed with a... This fanciful adventure tale about a young knight who sets out to rescue a beautiful princess held captive by an evil dragon, stars Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, and Gary Lockwood. Armed with a magic sword given to him by his sorceress stepmother, George the brave knight begins his perilous journey to rescue the beautiful, enchanting Helene. Along the way, George enlists the help of six knights who he brings back to life from the dead. With the knights by his side, George must outwit Lodec's evil spirit, and beat another knight (also seeking Helene's heart) to the task. But when his magic sword fails him, he learns that love has a magic all its own. [More]

Starring: Gary Lockwood, Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Anne Helm

Starring: Gary Lockwood, Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Anne Helm

Director: Bert I. Gordon

Director: Bert I. Gordon

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Looking like a Beach Party movie with swords.

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Heavy on laughable special effects and outrageously broad performances...

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Silly fun with some winning performances and campy effects

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