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Wizards (1977)
Director: Ralph Bakshi
Cast: Bob Holt, Jesse Welles, Richard Romanus, David Proval
Runtime80 min
RatingPG
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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.
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Wizards (1977), directed by Ralph Bakshi, is a critically acclaimed animated fantasy film that blends post-apocalyptic science fiction with mythological elements. While the film received mixed reviews upon its initial release, it has since developed a cult following and is regarded by many as an influential and visually striking work of animated storytelling. The film has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 70%, indicating generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of Ralph Bakshi's distinctive and groundbreaking animation style will appreciate the visually striking blend of fantasy, science fiction, and political intrigue in his 1977 film Wizards. The captivating performances from a talented voice cast bring the epic conflict between the powerful wizard twins to life in a way that is both imaginative and thought-provoking.
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Wizards is a 1977 American animated post-apocalyptic science fantasy film written, directed and produced by Ralph Bakshi and distributed by 20th Century-Fox. The film follows a battle between two wizards of opposing powers, one representing the forces of magic and the other representing the forces of technology.
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