A headstrong young knight quests to save a princess from a vengeful wizard and his hungry dragon.
THE MAGIC SWORD
The Most Incredible Weapon Ever Wielded!
The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.
Quick Answer
The Magic Sword is a 1962 American action-adventure fantasy film directed by Bert I. Gordon about a young man who, armed with magical weapons and accompanied by enchanted knights, sets out to rescue a princess from a sinister wizard and his dragon.
Programmer's Pick
Bert I. Gordon serves up a technicolor fairytale where the dragons are big, the spells are hit-or-miss, and the ogres are unionized. The Magic Sword delivers old-school fantasy charm, Basil Rathbone villainy, and a hero who can't wait for his 21st—because there's a princess on the line.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This 1962 adventure fantasy, directed by Bert I. Gordon and starring Basil Rathbone, is a loose adaptation of the medieval legend of Saint George and the Dragon, reflecting mid-century American interpretations of classic folklore.
Cast & Crew
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Sir George commands a party of six magically frozen knights revived for his quest—each from a different nation, adding an international flavor to the proceedings.
Basil Rathbone chews the scenery as Lodac, the vengeful wizard set on dragon-based revenge, elevating the menace with some classic villain flair.
Swords, shields, armor, and horses—all enchanted and ready for action—add a delightful arsenal of magical weaponry to the quest.
The threat is both literal and time-bound: the hero has seven days to save Princess Helene before Lodac's dragon gets its meal.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Princess Helene's kidnapping by Lodac
Vengeful wizard with a pet dragon
Imminent danger of Helene being fed to the dragon; magical obstacles for heroes
Lodac's castle and perilous journey
Questions from the Vault
When was The Magic Sword released? +
The Magic Sword was released in 1962.
Who directed The Magic Sword? +
The Magic Sword was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
How long is The Magic Sword? +
The Magic Sword has a runtime of 80 minutes.
What genre is The Magic Sword? +
The Magic Sword is classified as action, adventure, drama, and fantasy.
How does Sir George recruit his party of knights? +
Sir George uses Sybil's magic to revive six knights who had been magically frozen until he came of age, forming his questing party.
Why does Lodac want to sacrifice Princess Helene to his dragon? +
Lodac kidnaps Princess Helene to feed her to his dragon as revenge for the death of his sister.