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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire
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The Archer: Fugitive from the Empire

1981-04-12 · 95 min · ★ 6.0

Action · Adventure · Fantasy · TV Movie

A rugged warrior is on a quest to avenge his father's brutal slaying and in search of a legendary sorcerer who can help him. Joining him on his mission is a beautiful enchantress who is also searching for the sorcerer; pursuing him is a malevolent wizard who wants him dead.

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Directors
Nicholas Corea
Production companies
Mad Dog Productions, Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lane CaudellLane CaudellToran of Malveel
Belinda BauerBelinda BauerEstra
Victor CamposSlant the Drushian
Kabir BediKabir BediGar the Draikian
George InnesGeorge InnesMak the Master Bowman
Marc AlaimoMarc AlaimoSandros
Allan RichAllan RichPaeter Yos
John HancockJohn HancockBaldor the World Chief
Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerHawk Lady
George KennedyGeorge KennedyBrakus
Robert FeeroCaptain Ria
Richard DixRak
Ivan J. RadoIvan J. RadoVors
Sharon BarrSharon BarrMandra the Horse Chief
Tony SwartzTony SwartzRiis
Richard MollRichard MollThe Bovum Ferryman
Chao Li ChiChao Li ChiAstrologer
Dee CroxtonDee CroxtonWoman Scholar
Fred PinkardFred PinkardMerchant
Scott WilderScott WilderDar

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