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Hawk the Slayer will appeal most to undiscriminating fans of the sword-and-sorcery genre. The title character, played by John Terry, is on a lifelong quest for "The Power", an enchanted flying sword. ... read more read more...Alas, Hawk's evil brother Voltan (Jack Palance) likewise covets The Power. A plethora of violence ensues, culminating in a slow-motion duel to the death between hero and villain. Among Hawk's comrades are a dwarf and an elf, who are "R2D2 and C3PO" in everything except name and appearance. Hardly the best of its kind, Hawk the Slayer is redeemed by the unbridled hamminess of Jack Palance, who seems to be the only one who realizes that the whole affair is to silly to be taken seriously. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Terry Marcel

Release Date: August 27, 1981

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DVD Release Date: November 5, 2002

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  • ajv2688
    July 20, 2011
    ajv2688
    Although the ending is horrible, this movie has a bunch of enjoyable moments. For example the disco style music when they're riding through the forest, which made me feel like dancing. Seriously, this movie is predictable and just like every other fantasy adventure movie. But ... read moreit wasn't a bad movie overall, and had some good fight scenes.
  • harrycaul
    December 22, 2007
    harrycaul
    An excruciatingly bad fantasy film with: a woefully wooden hero who looks like Chris de Burgh, a dwarf who looks like Peter Sutcliffe, and a supporting cast of British sitcom stalwarts and/or respected old thesps, trying not to look too embarrassed. The movie is so cheap there ar... read moree hardly any sets, so most scenes take place in forest clearings, tents, and so on. It's also got a god-awful, "War of the Worlds" sound-a-like, dirge of a score which, aside from offending the ears and destroying any credible feel for time and place, dates the film terribly. A camp classic, however; recommended to connoisseurs of appalling cinema.
  • kenstachnik
    July 19, 2007
    kenstachnik
    I can't even describe how goo/bad this movie is...thank you Spaced for opening my eyes to this piece of cinematic rubbish...oh Jack Palance how low have you sunk?
  • YosemiteSamFan
    June 6, 2007
    YosemiteSamFan
    Great Low-Budget British Sword & Sorcery movie made during the early 80's Dungeons & Dragon's craze. There's barely any monsters and minimal special effects, but it's a fun ride. Check it out to hear the techno-Zamfir flute music.
  • DrLappos
    March 14, 2008
    DrLappos
    I know they knocked this but as a kid I dont think you can do better.
  • stormcrowdark
    January 19, 2007
    stormcrowdark
    OK some of this rating is just to tick people off. :-)
    I would like to point out though that this movie is an adaptation of the Seven Samurai, a classic movie.
    That said everything else is just tremendously bad. You can see the ropes on the "mindsword", Jack Palance's performanc... read moree as the evil Voltan is hovering slightly above the peak of Everest (though to be fair to Mr Palance he usually starts somewhere around there), while the actor who plays the elf dials so far back on his acting he makes the Star Trek Vulcan's (from which he obviously stole his idea for his character) look like weeping emotional crybabies. Also look for Jack's dad from "Lost" as the titular Hawk.
    A must see.
  • iyougirl
    October 5, 2010
    iyougirl
    this is an incredible film - I was overawed by the special effects and magical tricks!!!
    a true film for any adventure lovers and seekers of justice in a cold world!!!!
  • Zibbs
    March 22, 2010
    Zibbs
    This movie is HILARIOUSLY GOD AWFUL.

    I'm usually pretty fond of cheezy/campy films, but this movie is loaded with face-palming laughter.

    (It seems like it was made by a 12 year old director with a few college students for a film crew.)

    And Jack Palance steals the show with jus... read moret how lame his bad-guy character is! : )
  • kurtastbury
    February 8, 2010
    kurtastbury
    It's fun. Jack Palance plays Voltan. What's more, they're making a sequel to it that comes out next year. Should be good.
  • dragon20051
    March 22, 2009
    dragon20051
    although a little cheesy ,its one of the best of the mythical movies becouse not just the bad guys get killed but most of the good guys too. Also the charecters are well thaught of and close to the d & d charecters

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Widgett Walls
February 16, 2003
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

Oh, baby. It is so bad, it circumnavigates the scale and comes back to good again.

Emanuel Levy
August 4, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Frank Swietek
June 22, 2004
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion

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Derek Adams
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out

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  • In the fantasy movie 'Hawk the Slayer', what is the name of the chartacter played by John Terry? John Terry is best known for the roles of Lieutenant Lockhart in Stanley Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket' and Felix Leiter in the James Bond film 'The Living Daylights'.  Answer »
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  • Which 'Carry On' film actor appeared in the fantasy films Krull and Hawk The Slayer?  Answer »
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