Now he wants it back - but the king rather gives his life than the sword. [5], Ator, the Fighting Eagle passed the Italian censorship board on 14 September 1982 and was released in Italy on 7 October 1982. Stars Miles O'Keeffe. A sorcerer tries to sacrifice a group of people inside his house with the intention of using their vitality to keep his wife alive. This FAQ is empty. Sean Kilby and Jason Parker . The Son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers and rescue his sister/love interest from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult. 18 years later she takes over the kingdom with the help of a masked warrior. [1], The film was featured in Season 12 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 on November 22, 2018.[8][9]. From there it's a date with destiny as Ator must save his beloved and face down a big eight-legged threat. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Ator battles giant spiders, swordsmen cloaked in shadow, re-animated dead warriors, and horribly hideous witches. Also unexplained: why the movie is called Ator, the Fighting Eagle or what a “Fighting Eagle” is. The movie stars Miles O’Keeffe and Sabrina Siani.. Ator, the Fighting Eagle (1982) Plot His victory is muddied by the revelation that Griba is actually Dakkar's predecessor, and had trained Ator so that he could retake his position as High Priest. After pursuing the soldiers, Ator soon finds himself training with Griba, a warrior who is an enemy of The Ancient One, and also the person who whisked him away at his birth. Ator the Fighting Eagle Legendary Pistol: 460 Damage per Second Very Fast Attack Speed (.72 seconds) Physical Damage: 132-265 Electric Damage: 88-176 O Empty Socket Ator, the Fighting Eagle Ator, the son of Thorn, struggles to put an end to the evil Spider Dynasty. Ator the Fighting Eagle woof! D'Amato said in an interview that the script was "written by Jose Maria Sanchez", without mentioning Soavi or Modugno. The rest of the film deals with Ator's sister being kidnapped by the high priest of the Spider Kingdom and Ator having to go on an epic quest to save her. The phrase seriously never comes up at all. Ator, the Fighting Eagle is a 1982 sword-and-sorcery adventure film directed by Joe D'Amato (credited as David Hills). And ATOR THE FIGHTING EAGLE is the first in that series. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. There are no extras other than some trailers and baffling introductory and concluding segments from WWE’s Katarina Leigh Waters. While the basics are in place here (swords, sorcery, and that's about it), the execution entirely misses the mark. The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister/love interest from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult. [14]. Ator defeats Griba, however, leaving him to be devoured by the offspring of The Ancient One, a giant spider which dwells within the temple. The mighty warrior, Kain, crosses the barren wastelands of the planet Ura, where two arch enemies, Zeg and the evil degenerate Balcaz, fight incessantly for control of the village's only well. Variety described the film as a "dull, incredibly silly fantasy adventure" and that the director "creates no atmosphere, with picture's exteriors never achieving any period feel. 5 of 9 people found this review helpful. item 3 Ator The Fighting Eagle (DVD, 2012) NEW Miles O'Keefe Sabrina Siani Laura Gemser 3 - Ator The Fighting Eagle (DVD, 2012) NEW Miles O'Keefe Sabrina Siani Laura Gemser. View production, box office, & company info. The phrase seriously never comes up at all. Ator goes on a quest to save his sister-wife and continue their morally questionable marriage, with the aid of a bear cub who is sometimes there but a lot of times not there, for unexplained reasons. Action superstar Brandon Lee portrays rebellious government agent Michael Gold who is sent on a desperate mission to a Soviet-controlled African nation in order to uncover a top-secret laser weapons operation and destroy it. On the day of their wedding, the village is raided by the Spider Cult's soldiers and several women are taken, including Ator's new bride. The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult. 5.0. Ator, the Fighting Eagle (Italian: Ator l'invincibile; translated: "Ator the Invincible" ) is a 1982 Italian adventure-fantasy film directed by Joe D'Amato, and the first film to feature the character Ator (played by Miles O'Keeffe). Ator The Fighting Eagle (widescreen) Miles O'Keefe (Actor), Sabrina Siani (Actor), Joe D'Amato (Director) D'Amato praised the weapons master Franco Ukmar for doing "an incredible job" on him. [5] Both had previously worked together on the film Bambulè (1979)—Modugno as director, Soavi as assistant director. Fearing this prophecy, the leader of the cult —High Priest of The Ancient One, Dakkar (Dakar)— attempts to kill the baby. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Ator's father tells Ator that he is adopted and so he can marry his sister if he likes. Written by Sean Kilby and Jason Parker Ratings and Reviews. It is the second of five Legendary Pistols in the Collection. "Spaghetti Nightmares". As the film opens Ator asks his father for permission to marry his sister. The spider cult attempts to kill Torren's son, Ator, so the prophecy of him defeating the spider king will not be fulfilled. The son of Torren learns of his heritage, goes to avenge the deaths of his fellow villagers, and rescue his sister/love interest from the evil Dakkar and his spider cult. To ensure that the cult does not return, Ator then provokes and kills The Ancient One itself. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. Muscle-bound Ator and his mute East Asian sidekick travel from the ends of the earth to save his aged mentor from the evil, mustachioed Zor. Born in a tribe of fierce warrior women, the archer and sword fighter, Hundra, has been raised to despise the influence of men. The un-special effects, dialogue and even the James Bond "For Your Eyes Only" sound-alike song playing over the end credits are sure to get a … A man born with a birthmark signaling his destruction of a ruling cult trains to fight the evil high priest whose minions failed to kill him at birth. 82 minutes. From director Joe D'amato I prefer his film "Absurd" which was at least gory and much funnier than this. "[13], The Canadian magazine FFWD stated "There are four Ator movies in total, and each one is staggeringly Sword and sorcery story of the cosmic struggle between white magic and black magic. Main article: Ator, the Fighting Eagle (film) In the precursor to Cave Dwellers, the brawny warrior Ator must assume his destiny and bring an end to the evil Spider Cult. Once upon a time a god gave a mighty sword to the king of Aquiles to bring justice to his people. Ator, is the son of a long dead man, who somehow impregnated Ator's mom. Widescreen. [12] On May 26, 2020 the film was finally released on Blu-ray. Ator, the Fighting Eagle Riffed by RiffTrax Riffers Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett Series None Date Released March 10, 2017 [5], In a statement printed in the Italian magazine Nocturno, director Joe D'Amato complained that although Miles O'Keefe, the actor who played Ator, had a nice athletic physique and was a really nice guy (lang-it:un ragazzo d'oro), he recited his lines badly and was behaving listlessly during fight scenes. Write a review. (1982). Others blaze forth like a supernova on the first attempt. New Movies to Watch This Week: ‘Becoming,’ ‘Valley Girl,’ ‘How to Build a Girl’, ‘MST3K: The Gauntlet’ Trailer: Netflix’s 6-Part Bad Movie Marathon Makes It Even Easier to Watch the Entire Season at Once, Sean Kilby and Jason Parker . Ator The Fighting Eagle: There are plenty of names in the EuroSleaze movie circuit - those movies featuring sex, violence, fantastic themes, and horrible special effects - but there's no name that stands more defiantly for pure, unadulterated crap than good old … The warrior Deathstalker is sent by a witch on a quest to find a chalice, an amulet, and a sword, two of which are held by the wicked sorcerer Munkar. Ator's purpose in life is to fulfill the prophesy, that a warrior would appear and defeat the giant spider god known as "The ancient one". Ator battles giant spiders, swordsmen cloaked in shadow, re-animated dead warriors, and horribly hideous witches. Palmerini, Luca M.; Mistretta, Gaetano (1996).