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Wizards of the Lost Kingdom (1985): Cast & Plot

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Wizards of the Lost Kingdom is a 1985 adventure fantasy film directed by Héctor Olivera, starring Vidal Peterson as Simon, Thom Christopher and Bo Svenson. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Wizards of the Lost Kingdom (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Héctor Olivera
Genres
Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wizards of the Lost Kingdom About?

The premise of Wizards of the Lost Kingdom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Simon, the king’s son, flees a coup that topples the empire, led by the tyrant Shurka. Trained in magic, he seeks the Ring of Magic and the Sword of Power to defeat the sorcerer who killed his father. He is joined by great warrior Kor, loyal protector Gulfax, and Forest Wizard Hurla as they battle dark forces to restore the kingdom.

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom Themes & Keywords

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  • sword and fantasy
  • mixed martial arts
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  • giant insect
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  • camp
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  • campy
  • evil
  • wizard
  • magic
  • hero
  • sword
  • scrying
  • betrayal
  • advisor
  • queen
  • hypnosis
  • stupidity
  • teenage boy
  • statue comes to life
  • male female relationship
  • magical sword
  • magical ring
  • stick fight
  • shot with a bow and arrow
  • bo staff
  • bow and arrow
  • spear
  • warlord
  • cult film
  • siege
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  • fictional war
  • kiss
  • love interest
  • martial arts
  • knight
  • disarming someone
  • duel
  • battle
  • battlefield
  • swordsman
  • sword duel
  • sword and sandal
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Cast & crew

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom Cast & Characters

Vidal Peterson leads the cast as Simon, with Thom Christopher as Shurka and Bo Svenson as Kor. Directed by Héctor Olivera; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Wizards of the Lost Kingdom

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From the director

More from Héctor Olivera

More films directed by Héctor Olivera: The Mural of Siqueiros, Ay, Juancito, Antigua vida mía and A Shadow You Soon Will Be.

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Plot

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom Plot Summary

What happens in Wizards of the Lost Kingdom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the peaceful kingdom of Axeholme lives the teenage boy Simon, son of Wulfrik, the king’s court wizard. The evil sorcerer Shurka begins a coup, aided by the king’s wife, killing the king and imprisoning the princess Aura. Before Shurka can finish him, Wulfrik teleports Simon and his friend Gulfax to safety and entrusts him with a powerful magic ring. But, unbeknownst to all, Simon loses the ring during the escape.

Full summary

The whole story of Wizards of the Lost Kingdom, scene by scene

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Details

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Ein Königreich vor unserer Zeit” and “Der Zauberring”.

Also known as
  • Ein Königreich vor unserer Zeit
  • Der Zauberring
  • Wizards of the Lost Kingdom - Magier der verlorenen Welten
  • Der Zauberer des vergessenen Königreichs
  • Los hechiceros del Reino Perdido
  • Le Crépuscule des Magiciens
  • Χαμένο Βασίλειο
  • Os Guerreiros do Reino Perdido
  • L'anello incantato
  • 黑暗大法师
  • Czarodzieje z Zaginionego Królestwa
  • 마법의 성

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Wizards of the Lost Kingdom FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wizards of the Lost Kingdom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wizards of the Lost Kingdom?

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Wizards of the Lost Kingdom released?

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom was released on October 1, 1985.

Who directed Wizards of the Lost Kingdom?

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom was directed by Héctor Olivera.

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Who is in the cast of Wizards of the Lost Kingdom?

Wizards of the Lost Kingdom stars Vidal Peterson as Simon, Thom Christopher as Shurka and Bo Svenson as Kor, among 12 credited actors.

Does Wizards of the Lost Kingdom have a post-credit scene?

No. Wizards of the Lost Kingdom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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