The Sword of the Barbarians (1982): Cast & Plot
The Sword of the Barbarians is a 1982 fantasy thriller directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini, starring Pietro Torrisi as Sangraal / Gunan, Luciano Rossi and Hal Yamanouchi. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Michele Massimo Tarantini
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Visione Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sword of the Barbarians About?
The premise of The Sword of the Barbarians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his wife is brutally slain by the fanatical followers of the malevolent goddess Rani, the grieving swordsman swears vengeance. He sets out on a perilous quest toward the legendary Ark of the Templars, seeking a mystical crossbow said to possess magical power, hoping it will give him the means to destroy the cult and avenge his loss.
The Sword of the Barbarians Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- topless woman
- exploitation film
- italian exploitation
- female nudity
- female whipping
- supernatural power
- psychotronic film
- z movie
- arms tied overhead
- wife
- evil
- crossbow
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- magic
- sword and sorcery
- arrow in back
- spitting in someone's face
- pit
- torch
- rock slide
- dust storm
- fight in water
- horse
- battle
- net
- human sacrifice
- burning village
- bound to x shaped cross
- bare chested male bondage
- bare chested male
- unintentionally funny
- gore
- tribal war
- cave
- death
- sorcery
- blood
- violence
- stone age
- sword fight
The Sword of the Barbarians Cast & Characters
Pietro Torrisi leads the cast as Sangraal / Gunan, with Luciano Rossi as Belam and Hal Yamanouchi as Li Wo Twan. Directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michele Massimo Tarantini
- Pietro Torrisi as Sangraal / Gunan
- Luciano Rossi as Belam
- Hal Yamanouchi as Li Wo Twan
- Massimo Pittarello as Rudak
Also Starring in The Sword of the Barbarians
· 6 more- Sabrina Siani The Golden Goddess
- Margareta Rance Rani, the Goddess of Fire
- Mario Novelli Nanuk
- Alessandro Partexano Galeth
- Xiomara Rodríguez Sangraal's Wife
- Yvonne Fraschetti Aki
More from Michele Massimo Tarantini
More films directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini: The Hard Way, Massacre in Dinosaur Valley, Women in Fury and The Doctor Prefers Sailors.
The Sword of the Barbarians Plot Summary
What happens in The Sword of the Barbarians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sangraal [Pietro Torrisi] is the son of a fallen king, and his homeland is crushed when the ruthless warlord Nantuk rises to power. As his realm and people are laid waste, Sangraal and the remaining survivors escape in search of a new home, a perilous trek through a world ruled by fear and ancient powers. In the wake of catastrophe, the memories of a lost world haunt him, even as he steels himself for the long road ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sword of the Barbarians, scene by scene
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9 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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The Sword of the Barbarians Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Sangraal der Barbar” and “A Espada de Fogo”.
- Also known as
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- Sangraal der Barbar
- A Espada de Fogo
- La Espada Salvaje de Krotar
- Das Schwert des Barbaren
- Sangraal
- L'épée De Feu
- 野蛮人之剑
- Miecz barbarzyńców
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The Sword of the Barbarians FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Sword of the Barbarians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sword of the Barbarians?
The Sword of the Barbarians runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was The Sword of the Barbarians released?
The Sword of the Barbarians was released on November 27, 1982.
Who directed The Sword of the Barbarians?
The Sword of the Barbarians was directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini.
More films by Michele Massimo Tarantini Who is in the cast of The Sword of the Barbarians?
The Sword of the Barbarians stars Pietro Torrisi as Sangraal / Gunan, Luciano Rossi as Belam and Hal Yamanouchi as Li Wo Twan, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Sword of the Barbarians have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sword of the Barbarians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Sword of the Barbarians in?
The original language of The Sword of the Barbarians is Italian.
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