Question 1

What tragic accident occurred during the filming of The Sword and the Sorcerer?

Accepted Answer

Stuntman Jack Tyree was killed when he jumped off a cliff and missed his airbags. Director Albert Pyun said Tyree had claimed to have jumped from that location before.

Question 2

What happened to Richard Moll's eyes while playing the undead wizard?

Accepted Answer

The contact lenses he wore fused to his eyes after reacting poorly to the muck he rose out of, requiring surgical removal. This led to him being recast for some sequences.

Question 3

Why was Oliver Reed replaced as the film's narrator?

Accepted Answer

Oliver Reed showed up drunk and upset, escalating to breaking things in the office. After calming down and complimenting the director, Albert Pyun still asked for him to be replaced.

Question 4

How did director Albert Pyun support actress Kathleen Beller against producer pressure?

Accepted Answer

When producers threatened Kathleen Beller with being blackballed if she didn't do nude scenes, Pyun told her to ignore them and shot her scenes fully-clothed, saying "f*ck 'em."

Question 5

What desperate measures did Albert Pyun take to get The Sword and the Sorcerer funded?

Accepted Answer

Pyun shopped the film for years with heavy props and storyboards, even sneaking the script into Charlton Heston's dressing room. He was told security would be called if he didn't leave.

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