Overview

The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star (1986)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress (1986)
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Box office
Grossed $6.95M worldwide against a $17.9M budget
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Based on
Based on the comic Red Sonja
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Music
Music by Ennio Morricone
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Giuseppe Rotunno
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Details

Director: Richard Fleischer
Writers: Clive ExtonScreenplay
George MacDonald FraserScreenplay
Roy ThomasCharacters
Barry Windsor-SmithCharacters
Robert E. HowardCharacters
Status: Released
Release date: April 9, 1985
Original language: English
Budget: $17.9M
Revenue: $6.9M
Countries: United States of America, Italy, Netherlands