Wizards
"An epic fantasy of peace and magic."
Originally released in 1977. Wizards is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Ralph Bakshi. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, and Richard Romanus
Synopsis
After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and conquer Earth. Meanwhile, Blackwolf's gentle twin brother, the bearded sage Avatar, calls upon his own magical abilities to foil Blackwolf's plans for world domination — even if it means eliminating his own flesh and blood.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (226 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$9M
4.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Holt
as Avatar (voice)
Jesse Welles
as Elinore (voice)
Richard Romanus
as Weehawk (voice)
David Proval
as Peace (voice)
Mark Hamill
as Sean (voice)
Jim Connell
as President (voice)
Steve Gravers
as Blackwolf (voice)
Barbara Sloane
as Fairy (voice)
Angelo Grisanti
as Frog (voice)
Hyman Wien
as Priest (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,000,000
Production Companies
- Bakshi Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wizards about?
After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets ou...
Who directed Wizards?
Wizards was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
How long is Wizards?
Wizards has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Wizards released?
Wizards was released on February 9, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wizards?
The main cast of Wizards includes Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus, David Proval, Mark Hamill.
Is Wizards worth watching?
Wizards has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 226 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.