Red Sonja (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Red Sonja is a 1985 action adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronald Lacey and Paul L. Smith. It brings to the screen characters from The Adventures of Red Sonja, Volume 1 by Roy Thomas and Bruce Jones. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red Sonja About?
The premise of Red Sonja without spoilers.
In a world defined by violence and strength, Red Sonja is a formidable warrior seeking redemption. She must battle her inner turmoil while confronting the tyrannical Queen Gedren, who threatens to engulf the land in shadow. To stand against Gedren's dark forces, Sonja reluctantly allies with Lord Kalidor, a powerful warrior harboring secrets of his own. Together, they fight to protect a mystical talisman and restore balance to a realm facing utter ruin.
Red Sonja Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sword and sorcery
- cult film
- redheaded woman
- female nudity
- evil sorceress
- warrior
- villainess
- female warrior
- hyborian age
- sword and fantasy
- female protagonist
- rape
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- rape and revenge
- robert e. howard
- marvel comics
- barbarian
- heroine
- action hero
- based on comic
- metallic monster
- making love
- loss of sister
- arrow in the back
- magic
- underwater scene
- lovemaking
- heaving bosom
- teen sex
- talisman
- lesbian villainess
- fight
- violence
- blonde
- lesbian subtext
- severed arm
- lava stream
- sword fight
- sword and sandal
- heterosexual
- missionary sex
- sexual
- pretty woman
- topless dancing
- skin
- leg
- thighs
- legs
- chick
- love making
- irresistible
Red Sonja Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Ronald Lacey and Paul L. Smith. Directed by Richard Fleischer; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Fleischer
Also Starring in Red Sonja
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Critics gave Red Sonja 35 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 53% User score
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Red Sonja Box Office
Red Sonja grossed $7 million worldwide. $6.9 million came from the US and Canada and $2,782 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7M
- US & Canada
- $6.9M
- International
- $2.8K
Red Sonja Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer 4K Restoration Trailer
- Trailer Red Sonja (1985) Original Trailer
- Clip Lord Kalidor Saves Varna
Red Sonja Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Kalidor” and “Yado”.
- Also known as
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- Kalidor
- Yado
- El guerrero rojo
- De frygtløse
- Κάλλιντορ, ο Μονομάχος
- Kalidor, la légende du talisman
- Kalidor : La Légende du talisman
- Die Rache der Schwertkämpferin
- Guerreiros de Fogo
- 红发女的复仇
- Red Sonja - Die Rache der Schwertkämpferin
- Rudá Sonja
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- Рыжая Соня
- Czerwona Sonja
- Barbarernas hämnd
- Vörös Szonja
- Kalidor - A Lenda do Talismã
- Κάλλιντορ: Ο Μονομάχος
- סוניה האדומה
- Червената Соня
- Руда Соня
- Kızıl Prenses
- 女王神剑
- 레드 소냐
- 兩個大太陽
- Raudonoji Sonja
- レッドソニア
- Sonja la guerrera
- Barbar Conan 3: Červená Sonja
- ซอนญ่า ราชินีเมืองหิน
- Crvena Sonja
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Red Sonja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Red Sonja, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Sonja?
Red Sonja runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Red Sonja released?
Red Sonja was released on July 3, 1985.
Who directed Red Sonja?
Red Sonja was directed by Richard Fleischer.
More films by Richard Fleischer Who is in the cast of Red Sonja?
Red Sonja stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronald Lacey and Paul L. Smith, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Red Sonja make at the box office?
Red Sonja grossed $7 million worldwide ($6.9 million domestic, $2,782 international).
How is Red Sonja rated?
Red Sonja has 35 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does Red Sonja have a post-credit scene?
No. Red Sonja has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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