Krull

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On the planet of Krull, an evil creature called the Beast decimates the world's army and kidnaps the lovely Princess Lyssa (Lysette Anthony), who is destined to become queen. Her brave beau, Prince Colwyn (Ken Marshall), leads a motley band of warriors, including Ergo (David Battley) and Kegan (Liam Neeson), to rescue his beloved. However, before he can face the Beast, Colwyn must locate a mystical weapon known as the Glaive, which he can use to slay the hideous villain.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    adventure, fantasy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Peter Yates
  • Producer:
    Ron Silverman
  • Writer:
    Stanford Sherman
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Production Co:
    Columbia Pictures, Barclay's Mercantile Industrial Finance
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Ken Marshall
Colwyn
Lysette Anthony
Lyssa
Freddie Jones
Ynyr
Francesca Annis
Widow of the Web
Alun Armstrong
Torquil
David Battley
Ergo
Bernard Bresslaw
Cyclops
Liam Neeson
Kegan
Dicken Ashworth
Bardolph
Todd Carty
Oswyn
Peter Yates
Director
Ted Mann
Executive Producer
Ron Silverman
Producer
Stanford Sherman
Screenwriter
James Horner
Original Music
Peter Suschitzky
Cinematographer
Ray Lovejoy
Film Editor
Patsy Pollock
Casting
Stephen B. Grimes
Production Design
Norman Dorme
Art Director
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Audience Reviews for Krull

  • Jun 03, 2016
    Should be required viewing for film students, otherwise it's probably entirely missable.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 02, 2015
    Having revisited this film more than 30 years since I last saw it as a boy, I enjoyed "Krull" even more that I did then. The special effects are surprisingly strong for a film made in 1983 (for the most part), and the film score is excellent. Costumes are cheap but effective. The acting is dismal, but you do get to enjoy early performances from the likes of Liam Neeson and Robbie Coltrane. "Krull" is enjoyable as silly, retro fantasy fun.
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • May 15, 2013
    Early 80's cheesefest with plenty of ideas ripped off from Raiders of the Lost Ark, ET, and notably Star Wars. Pretty dumb idea to throw half-retarded Storm Trooper look-alikes with laser-firing swords in the mix of vague storytelling of a rescue fantasy. I also wonder what drew Liam Neeson and Robbie Coltrane to star in this mess as their early roles.
    Max G Super Reviewer
  • Sep 12, 2010
    Peter Yates' underrated but enjoyable sci-fi fantasy film is worth a look despite a predictable formulaic plot, it contains plenty of creativity and some impressive practical visual effects. The story concerns the planet Krull, which has been besieged by an evil entity known as the Beast. It inhabits a mountainous black fortress that changes location at every sunrise. A young prince named Colwyn, superbly played by Ken Marshall, who embarks on a perilous quest with his loyal band of companions to destroy the evil Beast, after his father is slain, and his beloved princess kidnapped and imprisoned within the black fortress. Fine direction by the late Peter Yates, with solid supporting performances by Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, Francesca Annis, Liam Neeson, Bernald Bresslaw, and Robbie Coltrane. A lush score by the late great James Horner. Recommended.
    Danny R Super Reviewer
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