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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 46.3 / 100
1985·Action / Adventure / Fantasy·1h 29m

RED SONJA

“A woman and a warrior that became a legend.”

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.

Above the Line
Richard Fleischer·DirectorClive Exton·ScreenplayGeorge MacDonald Fraser·ScreenplayGiuseppe Rotunno·Director of PhotographyEnnio Morricone·Original Music ComposerFrank J. Urioste·Editor
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger·KalidorBrigitte Nielsen·Red SonjaSandahl Bergman·Queen GedrenPaul L. Smith·FalkonErnie Reyes Jr.·Prince TarnRonald Lacey·IkolPat Roach·BrytagTerry Richards·DjartJanet Ågren·VarnaDonna Osterbuhr·Kendra, the High Priestess
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 6
Richard Fleischer·DirectorFrancesca Roberti·Script SupervisorMichel Ferry·Assistant DirectorKuki López Rodero·Action DirectorJosé López Rodero·First Assistant DirectorMauro Sacripanti·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Clive Exton·ScreenplayGeorge MacDonald Fraser·ScreenplayRoy Thomas·CharactersBarry Windsor-Smith·CharactersRobert E. Howard·Characters
Camera· 1
Giuseppe Rotunno·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Frank J. Urioste·EditorPenelope Shaw·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Ennio Morricone·Original Music ComposerCesare D'Amico·Music Editor
Art & Design· 3
Danilo Donati·Production DesignGianni Giovagnoni·Art DirectionDanilo Donati·Costume Design
Production· 8
Christian Ferry·ProducerA. Michael Lieberman·Executive ProducerDino De Laurentiis·ProducerJosé López Rodero·Associate ProducerLucio Trentini·Production ManagerLaura Fattori·Unit ManagerFederico Tocci·Unit ManagerRoberto de Laurentiis·Location Manager
Other Departments· 3
Kiyoshi Yamasaki·Martial Arts ChoreographerBruno Van Zeebroeck·Special EffectsJohn K. Stirber·Special Effects
By the Numbers
46.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
21%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
ROI -61%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Red Sonja's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#F0860E
#FFFFFF
Mood
Heroic, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A woman with long, wavy red hair and blue eyes is depicted from the chest up, holding a large sword over her right shoulder with both hands. She wears silver-co”

actionadventurefantasy
Key Elements
SwordArmor
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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