Galen attempts to rescue Princess Elspeth, and fights Tyrian and kills him, but the Princess is determined to make amends for all the girls whose names had been chosen in the past, and descends into the dragon's cave and to her death. MacNicol had to learn horse riding, both English style and bareback for the role. Urland's neighbor-kingdoms of Anwick, Cantware, and Heronsford are mentioned. Just as he protects his daughter. A novelization Dragonslayer was written by Wayland Drew that delves deeper into the background of many of the characters. The movie, Dragonslayer, remains one of the best magic-and-monster fantasy films on the market. He ridiculed Ulrich’s talent with magic where the sorcerer responded … [3], Caitlin Clarke was initially hesitant to involve herself in the film, as she was preparing to audition for a play in Chicago. Ulrich reveals that his time is short and that Galen must destroy the amulet "when the time is right". Well, I'm not as sentimental as his majesty. : Despite its mediocre box office performance, it later became a cult film. The Princess, however, is determined to make amends for all the girls whose names have been chosen in the past; she descends into the dragon's cave and to her death. Share. Australian label Southern Cross initially released an unauthorized soundtrack album in 1983 on LP (a boxed audiophile pressing, at 45 rpm), and in 1990 on CD. The scene where Galen Bradwarden sees an apparition in the lake was shot at the bottom end of Llyn Crafnant. MR. Matthew Robbins Writer. A deconstruction of many Sword And Sorcery tropes, the film was considerably darker than the typical Disney movie, which may have caused its commercial failure despite having very good production values for its time.. ... Peter Eyre as King Casiodorus and Chloe Salaman as the tragic Princess Elspeth are also good supporting characters. On the way, he discovers Valerian is really a young woman, who is disguised to avoid being selected in the lottery. Nonsense. Princess Elspeth Film Fantastique / Aventure réalisé en 1981 par Matthew Robbins, avec Peter MacNicol (Galen), Caitlin Clarke (Valerian) et Ralph Richardson (Ulrich). [3], Elliot Scott was hired to design the sets of the film's sixth-century world. Share. Because of … [14] Upon the film's first television broadcast, Gannett News Service columnist Mike Hughes called the story "slight" and "slow-paced", but admired a "lyrical beauty to the setting and mood". The kingdom of Urland is an oppressed land. With Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam. Instead we set out to create a very strange world with a lot of weird values and customs, steeped in superstition, where the clothes and manners of the people were rough, their homes and villages primitive and their countryside almost primeval, so that the idea of magic would be a natural part of their existence." Horsrik Quotes in Dragonslayer (1981) Share. I think my favourite colour scheme and the design I’m going to use for Princess Elspeth is the purple design in the middle. The animals used for the dragon's vocalizations included lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, alligators, pigs, camels, and elephants. His daughter, Princess Elspeth, visits Galen—initially to taunt him. Ken Shorter . CHLOE SALAMAN AS Princess Elspeth FILM TITLE DRAGONSLAYER DIRECTED BY MATTHEW ROBBINS FILM COMPANY PARAMOUNT 26 June 1981 - **WARNING** This photograph is the copyright of the FILM COMPANY and/or the photographer assigned by or authorised by/allowed on the set by the Film Company at that time of this production & can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with … No comments: Post a comment. Horsrik Quotes: Horsrik: All hail Casiodorus Rex, dragonslayer! DRAGONSLAYER follows the quest of sorcerer's apprentice, Galen (Peter MacNichol), who sets out to kill a dragon and stop a cycle in which virginal girls are sacrificed in order to keep the beast from destroying an entire kingdom. Like. The first official and improved CD release came in 2010 by U.S. label La-La Land Records. Newer Post Older Post Home. He's... [She notices a wound across Galen's temple] Princess Elspeth: ... What happened to you? Dragonslayer (1981) Peter MacNicol: Galen. Dragonslayer. Did you know that some families have paid bribes to stay out of the lottery? Princess Elspeth : 1 History 1.1 Manipulated by Ulrich 1.2 Detering Valerian’s Group 1.3 Capturing Galen 1.4 Confrontation in Castle 1.5 Death 2 Personality 3 Gallery Tyrian was first seen stood on the gate of Ulrich’s fortress following Valerian’s group. Galen realizes that the wizard had planned his own death and cremation, realizing he was too old and frail to make the journey. You don't have to pretend, not to me, not down here. It is a co-production between Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions, the former of which held distribution rights, and was released on June 26, 1981. Dragonslayer is however one of those rare successes. He kills them and finds Vermithrax resting by an underground … : The dragon had to be presented in a way that the audience would be absolutely stunned."[3]. HB. Casiodorus Rex The kingdom, everyone of us, needs this sacrifice. [3], Peter MacNicol first met Robbins while waiting to audition for the pilot film of Breaking Away, and agreed to take part in Dragonslayer, despite having a dislike for performing magic tricks. 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Princess Elspeth Roger Kemp Horsrik. Pin. Henchman. As both prepare to depart, the amulet gives Galen a vision which explains his teacher's final wishes: He used Galen to deliver him to Urland. Tyrian apprehends Galen and takes him to Castle Morgenthorme, from which King Casiodorus governs Urland. Robbins' film mimics the familiar structure of a fantastic adventure where a young hero evolves into a monster-slaying titan, it actually upends and … The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Score; Chariots of Fire took the award. The couple kiss, thus realizing their romantic feelings for each other. : Instead, she is shocked when he informs her of rumors that the lottery is rigged; it excludes her name, and those who are rich enough to bribe the king into disqualifying their children. Because of audience expectations of the Disney name generally considered as solely children's entertainment at the time, the film's violence, adult themes and brief nudity were somewhat controversial for the company at the time even though Disney did not hold the US distribution rights. A King has made a pact with a dragon where he sacrfices virgins to it, and the dragon leaves his kingdom alone. Douglas Cooper . Galen follows her and finds a brood of young dragons feasting on her corpse. Yolande Palfrey . Dragonslayer is a 1981 fantasy movie set in a fictional medieval kingdom, following a young wizard (played by Peter MacNicol) who experiences danger and opposition as he attempts to defeat a dragon.. A co-production between Walt Disney Productions and Paramount Pictures, Dragonslayer was more mature and realistic than other Disney films of the period. He says, "I just wish we had a horse." He's... [She notices a wound across Galen's temple]. [3] To appease the dragon, King Casiodorus offers it virgin girls selected by lottery twice a year. Please... don't... think of such things, I beg you. It stars Peter MacNicol, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam and Caitlin Clarke. [14], The film was not without its criticism. Novelization Dragonslayer * (1981) by Wayland Drew. In the case of Dragonslayer the movie is made up of many layers that give it depth and meaning that is more than just a bunch of moving pictures. It was the toll of seeing so many use his arms and armor only to be killed by the dragon that convinced him to stop forging arms and armor. You are a participant in the choosing. Answer my question. Arriving in Urland, Galen inspects the dragon's lair and magically seals – he thinks – its entrance with a rock slide. Naturally. Please don't think ill of us. Galen follows her and finds a brood of young dragons feasting on her corpse. Hodge informs Galen that Ulrich wanted his ashes spread over a lake of burning water. Horrified that his daughter is on the chopping block, the King gives Galen the amulet so he can slay the dragon and save the princess, and is as shamelessly hypocritical about his sudden change of heart as possible. When he spreads the ashes over the fiery lake, the wizard is resurrected within the flames. Princess Elspeth - Character Modelling Sheet. Valerian laments now that her gender cover is blown, she'll be eligible for the lottery since she herself is still a virgin, and that Galen has fallen in love with Princess Elspeth. He built a model with an articulated aluminum skeleton in order to give it a wide range of motion. Then they took away the saddle!" [Galen has interrupted the sacrifice of Princess Elspeth to the dragon, scaring everyone away except for Tyrian] Tyrian: I knew I'd find you here. He kills them and finds Vermithrax resting by an underground lake of fire. Galen follows her and finds a brood of young dragons feasting on her corpse. Send. I have now done Princess Elspeth’s modelling sheet. "[10] At Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 68 out of 100 based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Who fills your head with such ideas? Chris Walas sculpted and operated the dragon head used for close-up shots. A deconstruction of many Sword And Sorcery tropes, the film was considerably darker than the typical Disney movie, which may have caused its commercial failure despite having very good production values for its time.. The film's Academy Award-nominated score was composed by Alex North. Send. The requirements that a Princess to be rescued and a King send the hero on his quest initially seem to be met by the beautiful Princess Elspeth and her ruling father, Caseodorus Rex. The movie, Dragonslayer, remains one of the best magic-and-monster fantasy films on the market. If you intend to interfere, you'll have to kill me. Casiodorus Rex The procession scenes in which victims are transported to the Dragon's lair were shot on Gelli behind the main shop in Capel Curig. ... Peter Eyre as King Casiodorus and Chloe Salaman as the tragic Princess Elspeth are also good supporting characters. Dragonslayer is a 1981 American dark fantasy film directed by Matthew Robbins, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Hal Barwood. [9], At the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 84% score based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. | ACTION ; Back in the days when everyone believed in magic, a horrifying fire … Tyrian, the brutal and cynical Captain of Casiodorus' Royal Guard, has followed the expedition. Princess Elspeth - Face Design As Princess Elspeth is just a corpse in my animation you wont see her face so instead of spending ages designing one I just based it on Vanessa’s face to save time. According to Hal Barwood, he and Matthew Robbins got the inspiration for Dragonslayer from The Sorcerer's Apprentice sequence in Fantasia, and later came up with a story after researching St. George and the Dragon. Including the hydraulic 40-foot (12 m) model, 16 dragon puppets were used for the role of Vermithrax, each one made for different movements; flying, crawling, fire breathing etc. Princess Elspeth is by far the most selfless person in this story, and more people in real life could learn from her example. Simon is revealed to be a master blacksmith who fashioned highly prized weapons and armor. : [like a robot]  Then, with Simon's help, Galen uses the amulet to enchant a … Emrys James Valerian's Father. Please don't think ill of us. 3e. "[14], Tim Pulleine of the Monthly Film Bulletin criticized the film's lack of narrative drive and clarity to supplement the special effects. Dragonslayer Theatrical Release: June 26, 1981 / Running Time: 109 Minutes / Rating: PG. [6] North was disappointed by the resulting dragon scenes, as they did not use the entirety of the pieces he composed for them. OK, so there are some problems with the plot -- for instance, it seems like a kingdom with a standing death sentence for virgins would develop some method for eliminating … How could we not? Portrayed by Virginia Madsen in the 1984 film adaptation. There's been a loose tongue here somewhere, Sire. Galen returns to the cave. An expedition led by a young man called Valerian comes to the house of the sorcerer Ulrich of Craggenmoor, the last of his kind. Horsrik Quotes in Dragonslayer (1981) Share. | ... What happened to you? Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. It's 1980's Fantasy Movie Season here at TTM, and this week it's the turn of Disney's Dragonslayer from 1981. The village priest, Brother Jacopus, leads his congregation to confront the dragon, denouncing it as the Devil, but the dragon incinerates him and then heads for the village of Swanscombe, burning all in its path. Send. Dragonslayer is a 1981 live-action fantasy film co-produced by Disney and Paramount studios. A young wizarding apprentice is sent to kill a dragon which has been devouring girls from a nearby kingdom. A king must protect his people. Galen is selected by the wizard's magical amulet as its next owner; encouraged, he journeys to Urland. A Deconstruction of many Sword and Sorcery tropes, the film was considerably darker than the typical Disney movie, which may have caused its commercial failure despite having very good production values for its time.. Director: Matthew Robbins. -- Horsrik . The most sympathetic and truly heroic character in the film is Chloe Salaman’s Princess Elspeth, who discovers she has been the beeficiary of treachery and nepotism her whole life, but don’t compare her to anyone named Ivanka because she choose to right that wrong through a great act of nobility and sacrifice. Subscribe to: Post … They received numerous refusals from various film studios, due to their inexperience in budget negotiations. Princess Elspeth. "[16], Guillermo del Toro has stated that along with Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty, Vermithrax is his favorite cinematic dragon. The costumes were designed by Anthony Mendelson, who consulted the British Museum, the London Library and his own reference files in order to make the clothing evoke the designs of the early Middle Ages. 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