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Masters of the Universe
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PG,1hr 49min
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August 7, 1987
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Cannon Films
Synopsis: Dolph Lundgren stars in this live-action film version of the popular television cartoon series (based on a collection of Mattel action figures). Lundgren is He-Man, a well-muscled super-hero, battling the evil Skeletor (Frank Langella) for control of the universe. Skeletor has designs on conquering the planet Eternia, a ravaged utopia ruled over by the Sorceress of Greyskull Castle (Christina Pickles). He-Man is summoned to stop Skeletor's plans. But when the wily dwarf Gwildor (Billy Barty) utilizes ... Full Synopsis
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Based on the '80s Saturday morning cartoon, Masters of the Universe is a delightfully awful action-adventure fantasy B-movie. Starring a greased-up muscleman fighting off laser blasts with his mighty sword, this movie exhibits all the low points of its genre. The sets are subpar, the interdimensional plot is ridiculous, and Dolph Lundgren's acting is even worse than that of your usual action hero. ... Full Review
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Skeletor
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Gwildor
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