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Sheena

1984 · 117 min

A campy, exotic adventure that feels like a comic book come to life, with earnest charm and unintentional laughs.

Directed by
John Guillermin
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Starring
Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott
Tagline
Part animal. Part legend. All woman.
Overview
Sheena's parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey, are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.

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Directed by
John Guillermin
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Starring
Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott
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How it feels

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Tone
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • power
  • corruption
  • love
  • nature
Places
  • wilderness
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour4
Realism3
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
action, adventure, fantasy
Directed by
John Guillermin
Written by
Lorenzo Semple Jr., David Newman
Starring
Tanya Roberts, Ted Wass, Donovan Scott, Elizabeth of Toro, France Zobda, Trevor Thomas, Clifton Jones, John Forgeham
Music
Richard Hartley
Cinematography
Pasqualino De Santis
Runtime
117 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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