Krull (film)
Krull is a 1983 science fantasy swashbuckler film directed by Peter Yates and written by Stanford Sherman. It follows Prince Colwyn and a fellowship of companions who set out to rescue his bride, Princess Lyssa, from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet.
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| Directed by | Peter Yates |
| Written by | Stanford Sherman |
| Produced by | Ron Silverman |
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| Cinematography | Peter Suschitzky |
| Edited by | Ray Lovejoy |
| Music by | James Horner |
Production company | Barclays Mercantile Industrial Finance |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $27-30 million |
| Box office | $16.9 million |
The film stars Kenneth Marshall as Prince Colwyn, with a large ensemble cast including Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones and Alun Armstrong.
Development on the film began in 1980, when Columbia Pictures President Frank Price gave producer Ron Silverman the idea to produce a fantasy film. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and the United States, Krull was released in July 1983. The film was a box-office bomb upon release, and critical opinion has been mixed, both upon release and in retrospect. Numerous reviewers have highlighted its visual effects and soundtrack, while several critics have criticized its plot as being derivative and nonsensical.