American professor Tarl Cabot is transported via a magical ring to planet Gor, where he must help an oppressed country overthrow its evil king and his barbarian henchmen.
Acting
Jack Palance and Oliver Reed competing to chew the most scenery.
Costume
Leather straps. So many leather straps. On everyone.
Practical Effects
Gloriously unconvincing sets that scream 'we rented a quarry.'
Director
Fritz Kiersch
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on John Norman's controversial Gor novels, which spawned an actual subculture of 'Gorean' lifestyle practitioners. Yes, really.
Oliver Reed was reportedly drunk throughout filming, which explains his performance's specific chaotic energy.
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