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Wizards

Wizards

An epic fantasy of peace and magic.

19776.21h 21m

Overview

After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination — even if it means eliminating his own flesh and blood.

Directed by Ralph Bakshi
Written by Ralph Bakshi
Produced by Ralph Bakshi
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $9.0M

Top Cast

Bob Holt

Bob Holt

Avatar (voice)

Jesse Welles

Jesse Welles

Elinore (voice)

Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus

Weehawk (voice)

David Proval

David Proval

Peace (voice)

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Sean (voice)

J

Jim Connell

President (voice)

S

Steve Gravers

Blackwolf (voice)

B

Barbara Sloane

Fairy (voice)

Angelo Grisanti

Angelo Grisanti

Frog (voice)

H

Hyman Wien

Priest (voice)

Themes & Keywords

assassinnazielvesmagictechnologymutantworld war iifairypost-apocalyptic futuresurrealismtwin brothersword fightrotoscopingbrainwashingrobotadult animationdrearylightheartedwhimsicalghoulishvibrant

About Wizards

Wizards is a animation, fantasy, science fiction film released in 1977 exploring themes of assassin, nazi, elves, magic, technology, mutant. Directed by Ralph Bakshi, it stars Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus. After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination — even if it means eliminating his own flesh and blood.

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