The Beastmaster
The Beastmaster is a 1982 American-West German action adventure film about Dar, a warrior that rises up against the evil army of the Juns that is committing genocide against his people in their homeland, based on the 1959 novel by Alice "Andre" Norton. It was followed by 1991 film sequel Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time.
- Directed by Don Coscarelli and co-written with Paul Pepperman and Andre Norton.
The epic adventure of a new kind of hero (taglines)
Dar
edit- I'm Dar.
- [To the eagle] I have my eyes...
- [To the ferrets] I have my cunning...
- [To the tiger] ...and I have my strength.
- Dar: I'm Dar.
- [Dar grabs Kiri from behind as she fearfully looks at Ruh] Don't move. The beast is fierce. But if we show no fear, we might escape.
Young Dar's Father
edit- Dar... the gods have put that mark on you, and someday, you'll find out why. 'Til then, this mark will be your guide. My sword and my caber will be your trusted companions. Protect Emur, your home. And if anything should happen to me, look for our enemies, the Juns... and you may search for your destiny in the Valley of Aruk.
Dialogue
edit- Dar: I've never seen a... pilgrim... who could use a staff the way you did.
- Seth: Ah, but sir; all pilgrims share a deep love of life; especially their own!
- Tal: Will you help us to free my father?
- Dar: Send your cousin over to ask me. [Tal whispers to Kiri, who smiles knowingly before going to Dar]
- Kiri: What can I do to convince you to help us?
- Dar: I'm very busy. The rescue will take some time. I... [Kiri smiles and leans over, kissing Dar]
- Tal: I think he's gonna help us.
- Seth: [Chuckles] I have a feeling he might.
Cast
edit- Marc Singer as Dar
- Tanya Roberts as Kiri
- Rip Torn as Maax
- John Amos as Seth
- Joshua Milrad as Tal
- Rod Loomis as Zed
- Ben Hammer as Young Dar's Father
- Ralph Strait as Sacco
- Billy Jayne as Young Dar
Taglines
edit- The courage of an eagle, the strength of a panther and the power of a God. The epic adventure is back like never before!
External links
edit- The Beastmaster quotes at the Internet Movie Database