Wizards is a 1977 American animated post-apocalyptic science fantasy film about the battle between two wizards, one representing the forces of magic and one representing the forces of industrial technology. It was written, produced, and directed by Ralph Bakshi. This is 20th Century Fox's first animated film. Wizards is notable for being the first fantasy film made by Bakshi, who was previously known only for urban films such as Fritz the Cat, Heavy Traffic, and Coonskin. It grossed $9 million theatrically from a $1.2 million budget, and has since become a cult classic. The film was rated PG... by the MPAA. Earth has been devastated by a nuclear war instigated by five terrorists, and it has taken two million years for the radioactive clouds to once again allow sunlight to reach the surface. Only a handful of humans have survived, while the rest have changed into mutants who roam the radioactive wastelands. In the idyllic land of Montagar, the true ancestors of man – fairies, elves and dwarves – have returned and live in peace. During a celebration of 3,000 years of peace Delia, queen of the fairies, falls into a trance and leaves the party.
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| Release date: | February 9, 1977 |
| Directed by: | Ralph Bakshi |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 82 Minutes |
| Producer: | Ralph Bakshi |
| Editor: | Donald W. Ernst |
| Music by: | Andrew Belling |
| Screenplay by: | Ralph Bakshi |
| Estimated budget: | $1,200,000 |
| Genre: | Adventure, Science Fiction, Animation, Action, Fantasy |