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Deathstalker (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Deathstalker is a 1983 adventure fantasy film directed by James Sbardellati, starring Bernard Erhard, Richard Brooker and Lana Clarkson. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $11.9 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.

IMDb rating
4.6/10
worldwide gross
$11.9M
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Deathstalker (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Deathstalker About?

The premise of Deathstalker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A valiant warrior undertakes a dangerous journey to save Princess Tina, who has been taken captive by a formidable sorcerer. Facing treacherous landscapes and powerful enemies, he must rely on his skill and courage to reach the sorcerer's stronghold and free the princess. The quest tests his strength and resolve in a land steeped in ancient legends.

Deathstalker Themes & Keywords

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  • female rear nudity
  • mud wrestling
  • decapitation
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  • homoerotic fight
  • public nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
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  • lust
  • sex scene
  • grindhouse film
  • peplum
  • female warrior
  • watching someone having sex
  • female mud wrestling
  • rape
  • sword
  • witch
  • swinging from a chandelier
  • sexual tension
  • shapeshifting
  • bound woman
  • bound with rope
  • bound at the wrists
  • barbarian
  • magical sword
  • wizard
  • woman on top
  • loincloth
  • evil king
  • tyrant
  • sword fight
  • sorcerer
  • monster
  • gladiator
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  • blood
  • cult film
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  • violence
  • falling out of a window
  • character name as title
  • archer
  • beheaded
  • snake
  • amulet
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Cast & crew

Deathstalker Cast

Bernard Erhard leads the cast, with Richard Brooker and Lana Clarkson. Directed by James Sbardellati; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Deathstalker Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Deathstalker 4.6/10.

Plot

Deathstalker Plot Summary

What happens in Deathstalker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the initial scene, we meet the nomadic warrior/outlaw Deathstalker (played by Richard Hill), who finds himself in a dire situation. He confronts a treacherous treasure hunter who has taken a beautiful maiden hostage and is relentlessly pursued by a band of Barbarian warriors. With astonishing skill, Deathstalker swiftly dispatches both the Barbarians and the greedy treasure hunter, who attempts to assault the girl. Despite his efforts to comfort her in his gentle manner, she unexpectedly flees in fright.

Full summary

The whole story of Deathstalker, scene by scene

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Box office

Deathstalker Box Office

Deathstalker grossed $11.9 million worldwide.

1983 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.9M

US & Canada
$11.9M
Videos

Deathstalker Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Deathstalker.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Deathstalker?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the character of Deathstalker?

Details

Deathstalker Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “El cazador de la muerte” and “Deathstalker - O Guerreiro Invencível”.

Also known as
  • El cazador de la muerte
  • Deathstalker - O Guerreiro Invencível
  • El último guerrero
  • O Kynigos tou Thanatou
  • Warrior King
  • Lowca smierci
  • Deathstalker (1983)
  • Deathstalker - Der Todesjäger
  • Ο Κυνηγός του Θανάτου
  • 勇者ストーカー
  • Ловчий смерти
  • Deathstalker I - Poslední velký bojovník
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  • Der Todesjäger
  • A hercegnő
  • Deathstalker. El último guerrero
  • 圣剑屠魔
  • Deathstalker: O Guerreiro Invencível
  • 데스스토커

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FAQ

Deathstalker FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Deathstalker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Deathstalker?

Deathstalker runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Deathstalker released?

Deathstalker was released on September 16, 1983.

Who directed Deathstalker?

Deathstalker was directed by James Sbardellati.

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Who is in the cast of Deathstalker?

Deathstalker stars Bernard Erhard, Richard Brooker and Lana Clarkson, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Deathstalker make at the box office?

Deathstalker grossed $11.9 million worldwide.

How is Deathstalker rated?

Deathstalker has 4.6/10 on IMDb.

Does Deathstalker have a post-credit scene?

No. Deathstalker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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