Wizards (1977)

An epic fantasy of peace and magic.

Wizards (1977) poster

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.

Director: Ralph Bakshi
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Andrew Belling
Cinematography: Ted C. Bemiller
Editing: Donald W. Ernst
Production: Bakshi Productions, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Visions of Future and Technology, Whispers of the Magical Forest, Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish

Keywords

assassin, nazi, elves, magic, technology, mutant, world war ii, fairy, post-apocalyptic future, surrealism, twin brother, sword fight, rotoscoping, brainwashing, robot

Trailer

Wizards Trailer

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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 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.
Who directed Wizards?
Wizards was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
Who stars in Wizards?
Wizards stars Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus, David Proval, Mark Hamill, Jim Connell.
How long is Wizards?
Wizards has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Wizards?
Wizards is a Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction film.
What is the budget of Wizards?
Wizards had a budget of $2M.
How much did Wizards gross?
Wizards grossed $9M worldwide.
Where was Wizards produced?
Wizards was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Wizards?
The themes of Wizards include: Visions of Future and Technology, Whispers of the Magical Forest, Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish.