Outlaw of Gor

Outlaw of Gor

Year: 1988

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: John "Bud" Cardos

FantasyAction

An Earthman returns to the planet Gor, and fights against tyranny.

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1

Meeting Watney and teleportation to Gor

While drinking alone, Cabot meets Watney Smith. Watney insists on accompanying Cabot to his next drinking spot. During the car ride, Cabot's ring activates and transports them to Gor; the Elder initiates teleportation using the Home Stone (rose quartz).

Night Earth (car journey to Gor)
2

Reunion in Koruba

Cabot arrives in Koruba and is overjoyed at the prospect of reuniting with Talena. The townspeople greet him with relief and celebration, welcoming him back.

Immediately after arrival Koruba, Gor
3

Defence and reunion with Talena

Cabot fends off a brief attack by slavers on the way to the city gates and then reunites with Talena. The two share a moment of relief and rekindle their bond.

Soon after arrival Koruba
4

Feast and Cabot named heir

At a festive feast, Marlenus announces his impending retirement and names Cabot as his successor. The assembly marks Cabot's rise to power within Koruba.

Feast night Koruba Palace
5

Lara's plot to seize the throne

Lara reveals her ambition for the throne and enlists High Priest Xenos to help assassinate Marlenus. She also pressures Watney to provide an alibi, setting Cabot up for a fall.

Soon after feast Koruba
6

Marlenus murdered; Cabot framed

Marlenus is murdered and Cabot is framed for the crime; Talena is captured by guards while Cabot flees with his diminutive ally Hup.

Immediately after murder Koruba
7

Hunter hired to pursue Cabot

Lara and Xenos hire a Hunter to hunt Cabot through Koruba. The pursuit intensifies as Cabot and Hup evade captures.

Following escape Koruba
8

Watney betrayed; Talena fights gladiators

Lara betrays Watney by throwing him into the dungeon, while Talena is forced to face two female gladiators. Talena defeats them effortlessly.

Soon after escape attempt Koruba
9

Desert rescue

In the desert, Cabot and Hup encounter slavers and rescue a female slave, gaining a temporary advantage in the chase.

During pursuit Desert, Gor
10

Capture and return to dungeon

The Hunter locates Cabot, Hup, and their freed captive and captures them, returning to Koruba to imprison them again.

Night Koruba
11

Xenos and Lara's power play

Xenos tries to persuade Cabot to return to Earth, while Lara attempts to seduce him. Cabot remains resolute in pursuing justice over Marlenus's death.

While imprisoned Dungeon/Castle, Koruba
12

Lara and Xenos turn on each other

The alliance between Lara and Xenos collapses as they try to kill each other. Lara's attempt ends up being the successful one when she kills Xenos.

Soon after Koruba
13

Ceremonial execution and reveal

Cabot, Talena, Hup and Watney are brought outside for a ceremonial execution. They fight off their executioners until Watney reveals Lara murdered Marlenus.

Next day Castle courtyard, Koruba
14

Lara killed by a spear

Hearing Watney's accusation, the Hunter throws a spear at Lara, killing her. The threat to the throne is removed with Lara's death.

Same day as execution Koruba
15

Crowning and exit to Earth

Cabot and Talena are crowned King and Queen and prepare to consummate their relationship. Cabot's ring glows ominously, hinting at a return to Earth. Instead, Watney is sent back to Earth, where he is promptly arrested for jaywalking.

After coronation Koruba; Earth

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