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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1

Night of drinking triggers transport to Gor

During a night of drinking on Earth, Cabot's solitude is interrupted when Watney Smith insists on joining him. Cabot's ring activates, transporting both men toward Gor. The Elder then initiates the teleportation using the rose quartz Home Stone, under suspicions about Xeno's ambitions.

Night Earth – a drinking spot
2

Reception in Koruba: reunion with Talena

Cabot lands in Koruba to a warm reception from Talena and the townspeople. They are overjoyed by his return after years away. The reunion signals a fragile hope for Koruba's future.

Shortly after arrival Koruba, Gor
3

Feast reveals Cabot as heir

At a grand feast, Marlenus announces his plan to step down and designates Cabot as his successor. The crowd erupts in cheers, accepting the shift in power. Cabot feels the weight of a throne he never sought.

Feast Koruba castle
4

Lara's coup begins

Lara desires the throne and coordinates with high priest Xenos to secure the crown. She secures an alibi from Watney to cover her plot and moves to eliminate Cabot. Tensions rise as Koruba's politics tighten around the throne.

After feast Koruba
5

Marlenus slain; Cabot framed

Marlenus is murdered and Cabot is framed for the crime. Talena believes Cabot is innocent, while guards capture her. Cabot escapes with his diminutive sidekick Hup.

After murder Koruba castle
6

Desert pursuit and slave rescue

In the desert, Cabot and Hup encounter a band of slavers and stage a daring rescue of a female slave. Their act of courage draws the attention of the Hunter. The pursuit intensifies as Lara's schemes close in on Koruba.

Mid-journey Desert, Gor
7

Hunter captures the fugitives

The Hunter locates Cabot, Hup, and the freed slave while they sleep and captures them. They are brought back to Koruba and imprisoned in the dungeon by Lara. Xenos pleads Cabot's case, but Lara's grip tightens.

Night Koruba dungeon
8

Xenos and Lara's schemes falter

Xenos tries to persuade Cabot to return to Earth, while Lara attempts to seduce him to win him over. Cabot remains steadfast, determined to seek justice. The uneasy alliance between Lara and Xenos collapses as mistrust grows.

During imprisonment Koruba castle
9

Lara and Xenos betray each other

The two double-cross and attempt to kill each other; Lara's attempt is successful as she kills Xenos. Lara consolidates power as the drive to keep Cabot contained intensifies.

During imprisonment Koruba dungeon
10

Ceremonial execution and Lara's exposure

The following day, Cabot, Talena, Hup and Watney are marched outside for execution. They fight off their guards until Lara sends in her entire guard and the Hunter. Watney reveals that Lara murdered Marlenus, and the Hunter turns on Lara, killing her.

Next day Castle grounds
11

Coronation and ring omen

With Lara dead, Cabot and Talena are crowned King and Queen of Koruba. They prepare to consummate their relationship. The moment is interrupted when Cabot's ring glows, signaling a possible return to Earth.

Coronation night Koruba castle
12

Watney sent back to Earth

The ring's glow unexpectedly targets Watney, not Cabot, and he is sent back to Earth. On arrival, he is promptly arrested for jaywalking on a busy road.

After return Earth – busy road

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