Outlaw of Gor

Outlaw of Gor

Year: 1988

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: John "Bud" Cardos

FantasyActionScience Fiction

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

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Timeline & Setting – Outlaw of Gor (1988)

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Time period

The events take place on Gor, a world with a feudal monarchy and a powerful priesthood, where political plots unfold within a palace and on the harsh landscapes beyond. Technology exists in the form of teleportation using the Home Stone, enabling rapid movement between locations. The atmosphere combines gladiatorial encounters, political maneuvering, and social hierarchy characteristic of Gor’s society.

Location

Gor, Koruba, Earth

Outlaw of Gor unfolds on the planet Gor, centered around the city of Koruba. The setting blends a feudal, slave-based society with advanced teleportation technology accessed through a Home Stone. The story moves between the palace intrigues of Koruba and the desert encampments where slavers operate, culminating in a return to Earth.

🪐 Gor setting 🏰 Koruba city 🗡️ Slavery & power

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Main Characters – Outlaw of Gor (1988)

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Tarl Cabot (Urbano Barberini)

A returning Earth professor drawn into Gor’s political maze. He pursues Talena while trying to prove his innocence after being framed for Marlenus’s murder. His resolve to seek justice drives him to challenge the throne’s power, even as romance and loyalty complicate his choices.

🧭 Scholar 👑 Heir to Koruba throne 🗡️ Cunning

Talena (Rebecca Ferratti)

The beloved of Cabot and Queen-in-waiting, she navigates palace intrigue with courage and grace. She stands by Cabot as Marlenus’s retirement reshapes the throne, and she endures peril as the plot to kill her father and frame Cabot unfolds. Her alliance with Cabot helps drive the restoration of order.

💖 Lover 👑 Queen 🗡️ Political pawn

Lara (Donna Denton)

An ambitious figure who schemes to seize the throne for herself. She manipulates alibis, enlists Xeno’s help, and plots Marlenus’s murder while denying Cabot’s legitimacy. Her ruthlessness culminates in a climactic confrontation that ends with her downfall.

👑 Queen-aspirant 🗡️ Betrayer 🦂 Schemer

Xeno (Xeno) (Jack Palance)

The high priest who balances loyalty and self-interest, occasionally aligning with Lara to shape Koruba’s future. His schemes complicate Cabot’s mission, illustrating how religion and politics intertwine in Gor’s power struggles.

🗡️ Manipulator ✝️ Priest-figure 🧭 Political operator

Watney Smith (Russel Savadier)

Cabot’s fellow professor who joins the journey and becomes entangled in Lara’s plots. He ultimately reveals Lara’s guilt and is unexpectedly sent back to Earth, highlighting the personal stakes in Gor’s political machinations.

🤝 Ally 🗺️ Plot device 🚶‍♂️ Survivor

Elder (Alex Heyns)

The mediator who initiates Gor’s teleportation using the Home Stone. He represents the traditional authority that governs Gor’s sacred technology and acts as a catalyst for Cabot’s return.

🪄 Gatekeeper 🗺️ Ancient authority ⚡ Technology-user

Marlenus (Larry Taylor)

The reigning king who plans to retire and cede the throne to Cabot. His murder becomes the catalyst for Koruba’s crisis, forcing Cabot to confront the shadows that rule the realm.

👑 King 🗡️ Target 🏛️ Leader

Hup

Cabot’s diminutive sidekick who accompanies him through the desert and prison escapes. A loyal, practical companion who provides support during trying times.

🧭 Sidekick 🛡️ Loyal

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Major Themes – Outlaw of Gor (1988)

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🗡️ Power

The ascent to the throne drives the central conflict as Marlenus steps down and Cabot is named successor, triggering a dangerous power struggle. Lara’s schemes and Xeno’s shadowy influence illustrate how control is contested by factions within Koruba. Cabot’s pursuit of justice evolves into a broader fight to restore rightful rule on Gor.

💔 Loyalty & Betrayal

Alliances fracture as friends become foes and lovers become political pawns. Talena’s trust in Cabot is tested by Lara’s machinations, while Watney and others navigate shifting loyalties. The narrative probes how loyalty can be manipulated to destabilize a kingdom.

🕊️ Freedom

A desert raid rescuing a female slave highlights the human cost of Gor’s slave system. Cabot and his allies challenge the regime by protecting the vulnerable, showcasing how resistance can emerge amid oppression. The story’s resolution underscores consequences that extend beyond Gor, with a return to Earth signaling a broader escape from the court’s machinations.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:51

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