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In this last go-round for the Sinbad series, Patrick Wayne plays thelegendary sailor. He is betrothed to Farah (Jayne Seymour) and seeks her hand in marriage, but her brother Kassim has been turned into a baboon by the evil Zenobia (Margaret Whiting). Before he can break Zenobia's spell, Sinbad must contend with the Minoton, a bronze statue brought back to life to do her bidding; a trio of flaming skeletons wielding swords; a 9-foot-tall troglodyte; and a saber-toothed tiger. Wayne is the film's weakest point, making a rather wooden Sinbad. Whiting's performance smells strongly of ham, but it's a brand of ham that fits the movie perfectly. As always, though, Harryhausen's work is outstanding. He instills more personality and character into his creatures in this outing, especially for Kassim and hisrelationship to his sister. The prolonged battle between the troglodyte and saber-toothed tiger is a violent one, generating some real suspense. At times it's difficult to remember that it's not live action with guidance from a director. Though this is an uneven effort for the Sinbad series, it still has its moments. --Jerry Renshaw ... Read more

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Great fantasy film, but replete with sexist/racist jokes
This Sinbad story is one of the most lavish of the series, complete with an evil sorceress, gentle giants, and its own giant brass golem/construct. While not as much fun to watch as "Golden Voyage of Sinbad", it is a rollicking good time.

Sinbad (Patrick Wayne) returns to Baghdad to marry the lovely princess Farah (played by Jane Seymour). Unbeknownst to him, Farah's wicked stepmother, Zonobia (Margaret Whiting, mother of Leonard of Zeffirelli's "Romeo and Juliet",) has turned her brother Kassim, the rightful Caliph, into a monkey so that her own son, Rafi, may take his place. Their only hope is to reach the wise Melanthius to find a cure for the curse. This cure involves a perilous trip to the capital of the Aramaspi, located at the north pole.

This movie once again uses Harryhausen's special effects to full effect. The large brass minotaur which serves as Zenobia's army gets quite a bit of screen time, as does the troglodyte giant which ends up being a bit of a hero in the end.

In all great fantasy films a believable and strong villain is key, and Zenobia herself is one of the great screen villains. Though not as strong as Thom Baker in "Golden Voyage", she is a believably wicked woman, whose motivations are clearly understood and who also manages to demonstrate a very human, maternal side. Like the various special effects "monsters" and the crew of Sinbad's ship, her son Rafi is simply there to provide cannon fodder, however. While the contest is really between the two characters of Zenobia and Melanthius (with Sinbad and everyone else sort of a third wheel), Zenobia is truly the leading character in this film.

The only weak link in this film is perhaps Sinbad himself, played by Patrick Wayne. He comes across as a bit of a Muslim "geek", if such exists. Never a good actor in any of his previous films, don't expect to see a great transformation of Wayne here. In short, he is perhaps the most boring Sinbad to date (including the dreadful TV series), and certainly doesn't hold a candle to John Phillip Law in "Golden Voyage".

The writers of the film clearly had a sense of humor, and seem to almost be poking fun at certain "essential" Sinbad premises throughout. In one very memorable scene, Melanthius hands a mirror to Farah and tells her to show the baboon his face. When she does, he says it must really be her brother, as a real baboon would have attacked his own reflection instinctively. The look Farah shoots him is truly comical, since she realises she would have been holding the mirror the baboon attacked. Clearly, Melenathius the hero is also more than a bit of a coward. Whenever something dangerous needs to be done, he gets his daughter, Dione, to do it ("Dione, go talk to that monster, and tell him we're friends" ... literally).

Farah's two recurring lines are a scream and anything beginning with "I command you....", clearly poking fun at her priveleged background. Her real role seems to be to get in the way of Sinbad and his crew (recall that bringing women on ships was an offense punishable by death up until the 18th century...now you know why), playing chess with her baboon brother, showing lots of cleavage, and screaming whenever anything happens. The latter, as I said, happens alot....

Finally, the "token" black member of Sinbad's crew....The first you see of him is his being used as a footstool while the Vizier dismounts his horse. None of the fair skinned members of the crew seem inclined to such demeaning servility. Later, when he narrowly escapes death, the only other surviving crew member says "that was the first time I have ever seen a black man turn white". Not particularly offensive, but it is a movie made in the 1970's with John Wayne's son, after all.

A real trip
well, the first time I saw 'Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger', I was 5 years old, home from school watching afternoon television with the smell of Vicks in my nose...and let me tell you, it really added to the already amazing special effects of this movie. I would highly recommend it... not only does it have the devastatingly beautiful young Jane Seymour, but Sinbad is quite dashing, and the monsters and scenarios are genuinely intriguing. The animation, especially on the Tiger and in the Tiger/Cyclops-monster battle scene is amazing for its time, and the man who created it must have had the patience of a saint. The movie is worth watching just for its old-style animation effects alone. Beleive me, the images of it come back in your dreams.

sinbad and the eye of the tiger
As in all the Sinbad movies with Harryhausen effects I loved it. I love Ray Harryhausen's work in the special effects. Wish he would have made more movies. Sure there was cheese but I enjoyed this movie.

Sinbad & The Eye of the tiger
I love the movie, saw it on TV would love to buy it but need it in VHS/PAL (for Australia) i have chased it and other sinbad movies for a while in Australia with no luck, if you can suggest any leads
Thanks

A disastrous failure in Ray Harryhausen movies.
This film is not a Sinbad film. Ray's special effects are very dissapointing, because he just couldn't go farther in technology at the time the film was made in. The movie went on forever and was completely boring. The only person who made it good was Jane Seymore, with a very sexy look, but everything else was just a complete flop. ... Read more

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Leonard Nimoy Naked?
Catlow is a good western about the friendship between two men; Bijah Catlow(Yul Brynner)and Ben Cowan(Richard Crenna). Based on the novel by Louis L'Amour, Catlow tells the story of Cowan's pursuit of his childhood friend Bijah Catlow. Brynner as Catlow is completely believable as the amiable outlaw that L'Amour wrote about. Good action sequences and quick dialogue. Sometimes a little confusing if you haven't read the book, which is better than the movie. Watch out for a bizarre and unnecessary Leonard Nimoy butt scene! However Nimoy plays a decent gunman although he has very few lines. ... Read more

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The late Sixties television version of George A. Custer
"The Legend of Custer" is an expanded "movie" version of the pilot for the television series "Custer," which ran on ABC in the fall of 1967 and was certainly one of the more interesting instantiations of the life of George Armstrong Custer. More than any other figure of the Old West, Custer's story has been reshaped to fit the times as well as the rise and fall of his reputation. Consequently, Wayne Maunder plays a Custer who cannot help but be seen light of the late sixties with his long blonde hair making him look like a hippie but his battles with the Indians serving symbolizing the War in Vietnam. The series was based on Custer's military career on the plains between 1868 and 1875 (i.e., the year before the Battle of the Little Big Horn), when Custer was in command of the 7th Cavalry out of Fort Hays, Kansas. Of course, the show begins with how Custer whipped a bunch of criminals and ex-Confederates into crack troops. Custer is helped by good old California Joe Milner (Slim Pickens), an old army scout, Captain Miles Keogh (Grant Woods), a shrewd Irishman, and Sgt. James Bustard (Peter Palmer), a hulking man who keeps order in the ranks. Showing up to complain about Custer's unorthodox tactics is Brig. General Alfred Terry (Robert F. Simon), who also wants Custer to get a haircut. Meanwhile, Custer's fate is kept in mind with his encounters with Crazy Horse (Michael Dante). "The Legend of Custer" is an action western; so do not confuse it with representing history even though Custer, Keogh, Terry and Crazy Horse were all real people. Although the series does get points for being accurate on Dandy being Custer's horse during those early days at Fort Hays. Maunder is a rather un-charismatic Custer, but he can obviously hold his own in a fist-fight. The show only ran 13 episodes but another such movie, "Crazy Horse and Custer," was culled from it as well. An average western at best, "Custer" is worth checking out simply because it is one of the last positive portrayals of the man before "Little Big Man," "Don't Touch the White Woman," and "The Trial of George Armstrong Custer."

Pilot episode to T.V. series
This was the pilot for this ill-fated 17-episode television series about this fascinating American hero beautifully portrayed by the top actor, Wayne Maunder.
It is a must have for your history library.
While it does take liberties with history, as Hollywood always does, it is still a very well made and exciting western series.
The only reason it was canceled was the bad timing of coming out as the Vietnam war grew. Public opinion against the war turned against this military series.
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Pleasant Spy Thriller!!
George Peppard and Joan Collins star in this pleasant spy thriller set largely in London.It's a must see!! ... Read more