Masters of the Universe

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Theatrical Release Date:

03/02/2001

DVD Release Date:

10/23/2001

Run Time:

109min.

Starring:

Dolph Lundgren , Frank Langella , Meg Foster , Billy Barty , Courteney Cox

Director(s):

Gary Goddard

Distributor(s):

Cannon Group

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Action

Plot: Dolph Lundgren stars in this live-action film version of the popular television cartoon series (based on a collection of Mattel action figures). Lundgren is He-Man, a well-muscled super-hero, battling the evil Skeletor (Frank Langella) for control of ... Read More

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