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Though hardly a lost classic, the cartoon's irony-free approach and bizarre characters show why it resonates today.
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword
1985 · 1h 27m · G
Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Directed by
Ed Friedman
,
Lou Kachivas
,
Marsh Lamore
,
Bill Reed
,
Gwen Wetzler
Overview
After experiencing traumatic nightmares of a time now past, the Sorceress summons Prince Adam and Cringer to Castle Grayskull to give Adam a precious, jeweled sword and send the pair to the planet Etheria to investigate its secrets.
Director and cast
- Ed Friedman Director
- Lou Kachivas Director
- Marsh Lamore Director
- Bill Reed Director
- Gwen Wetzler Director
- John Erwin as Prince Adam / He-Man / Beast Man (voice)
- Melendy Britt as Princess Adora / She-Ra / Catra / Hunga the Harpy (voice)
- Alan Oppenheimer as Skeletor / Man-at-Arms / Cringer / Battle Cat / Bald Rebel / Chef Alan (voice)
- Linda Gary as Teela / Queen Marlena / Sorceress / Shadow Weaver / Glimmer / Madame Razz (voice)
- George DiCenzo as Bow / Hordak (voice)
- Erika Scheimer as Queen Angella / Imp (voice)
- Lou Scheimer as King Randor / Swift-Wind / Kowl / Mantenna / Horde Trooper / Kobra Khan / Trap Jaw / Tri-Klops / Broom / Sprag / Sprocker / Garv the Innkeeper / Bard / Messenger / Horde Computer (voice)
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