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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981): Cast

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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire is a 1981 action adventure film directed by Nicholas Corea, starring George Kennedy as Brakus, Richard Moll and Richard Dix. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Nicholas Corea
Genres
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire About?

The premise of The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire without spoilers.

A young warrior braves a world of sorcery, fighting through treacherous, magic‑filled terrain to claim his throne and avenge his father’s brutal murder. He seeks a legendary sorcerer who can aid him, joined by a beautiful enchantress also pursuing the mage. A malevolent wizard relentlessly hunts them, intent on their death.

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • intelligent animal
  • girl horse relationship
  • white horse
  • riding bareback
  • fake wig
  • hero
  • mystical creature
  • horseback riding
  • female horse rider
  • sudden romance
  • good versus evil
  • bareback riding
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  • horse
  • unsold tv series pilot
  • archery
  • sword and sorcery
  • sword
  • barbarian
  • sorcery
  • bow and arrow
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Cast & crew

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire Cast & Characters

George Kennedy leads the cast as Brakus, with Richard Moll as The Bovum Ferryman and Richard Dix as Rak. Directed by Nicholas Corea; 26 actors are credited in all.

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More from Nicholas Corea

One more film directed by Nicholas Corea: The Incredible Hulk Returns.

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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “The Archer and the Sorceress” and “El Arquero de Fuego”.

Also known as
  • The Archer and the Sorceress
  • El Arquero de Fuego
  • Der Zauberbogen
  • L'Archer et la Sorcière
  • O Arqueiro e a Feiticeira

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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire?

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire released?

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire was released on April 12, 1981.

Who directed The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire?

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire was directed by Nicholas Corea.

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Who is in the cast of The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire?

The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire stars George Kennedy as Brakus, Richard Moll as The Bovum Ferryman and Richard Dix as Rak, among 26 credited actors.

Does The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire have a post-credit scene?

No. The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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