Masters of the Universe (1987)

<p>Episode 61: Pat & Jason grab their cosmic key and travel back to the heyday of Cannon Films for a Feature Presentation Review of Masters of the Universe (1987). One of 3 movies that effectively bankrupted the studio. Did the movie deserve to flop decades ago and did it leave any lasting impressions on the fantasy or superhero genres? Pat & Jason seek to find out. Hosts: <a href='/bingemovies/episode/twitter.com/patandjason'>Pat & Jason </a></p> <p>Producer: Combat Jones  </p> <p style="text-align:center;">Master of the Universe (1987)</p> <p style="text-align:center;">The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Directed by Gary Goddard</p> <p style="text-align:left;"> Produced by Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Edward R. Pressman</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Written by David Odell</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Based on Masters of the Universe by Mattel</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Starring Dolph Lundgren Frank Langella Courteney Cox James Tolkan Christina Pickles Meg Foster</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Distributed by Cannon Films</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Release date August 7, 1987</p> <p style="text-align:left;">Running time 106 minutes Budget $22 million Box office $17.3 million</p>