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The Magic Sword

The Magic Sword

The Most Incredible Weapon Ever Wielded!

19624.21h 20m

Overview

The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.

Directed by Bert I. Gordon
Written by Bert I. Gordon, Bernard C. Schoenfeld
Produced by Bert I. Gordon
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Top Cast

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Lodac

Estelle Winwood

Estelle Winwood

Sybil

Gary Lockwood

Gary Lockwood

Sir George

Anne Helm

Anne Helm

Princess Helene

Liam Sullivan

Liam Sullivan

Sir Branton

Danielle De Metz

Danielle De Metz

Mignonette

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Merritt Stone

King

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Nick Bon Tempi

Left Siamese Twin

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Paul Bon Tempi

Right Siamese Twin

Jack Kosslyn

Jack Kosslyn

The Ogre

Themes & Keywords

princessmagicsorceryknightdragonwizard

About The Magic Sword

The Magic Sword is a adventure, fantasy, action, family film released in 1962 exploring themes of princess, magic, sorcery, knight, dragon, wizard. Directed by Bert I. Gordon, it stars Basil Rathbone, Estelle Winwood, Gary Lockwood. The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.

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