Defenders of the Earth: Prince Kro-Tan (1987)

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Title: Defenders of the Earth: Prince Kro-Tan

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family

Cast: Adam Carl, Buster Jones, Loren Lester

Release: 1987-01-01

Runtime: 94

Plot: Kro-Tan overtakes his father only to fall prey to his own greediness. Kro-Tan, Ming's son, wants to take over his father's kingdom. He pays a visit to Zorelda, an old ugly witch with magical powers and asks for her support. Zorelda complies and gives Kro-Tan three powers: teleportation, telekenesis and disguise.

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Title: Defenders of the Earth: Prince Kro-Tan

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family

Director: Bryce Malek,Dick Robbins

Cast: Adam Carl, Buster Jones, Loren Lester

Status: Released

Release: Dec 31, 1986

Runtime: 94

Plot: Kro-Tan overtakes his father only to fall prey to his own greediness. Kro-Tan, Ming's son, wants to take over his father's kingdom. He pays a visit to Zorelda, an old ugly witch with magical powers and asks for her support. Zorelda complies and gives Kro-Tan three powers: teleportation, telekenesis and disguise.
"Defenders of the Earth: Prince Kro-Tan" is a notable entry in the animated series that brought together some of the most iconic characters from King Features Syndicate's comic strips. This particular film, released on December 31, 1986, is part of a larger series that aired during the mid-1980s, capturing the imagination of young audiences with its blend of adventure and fantasy.

The series itself was a crossover of sorts, featuring well-known characters like Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician, who teamed up to battle the evil Ming the Merciless and his son, Kro-Tan. The film's plot, focusing on Kro-Tan's ambition and his dealings with the witch Zorelda, adds a layer of mystical intrigue to the story.

Directors Bryce Malek and Dick Robbins were instrumental in bringing this animated adventure to life, with voice talents such as Adam Carl, Buster Jones, and Loren Lester adding depth to the characters. The runtime of 94 minutes allowed for a full exploration of the themes of power, greed, and redemption, making it a memorable piece for fans of 1980s animated adventures.
 
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