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Aug 7, 1987 · Masters of the Universe: Directed by Gary Goddard. With Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty. The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.
Skeletor : People of Eternia! I stand before the Great Eye of the galaxy. Chosen by destiny to receive the powers of Greyskull! This inevitable moment will transpire before your eyes, even as He-Man himself bears witness to it.
Frank Langella portrayed Skeletor in the 1987 live-action film. As this was a PG motion picture, this depiction of the character was far darker and more menacing than his comical animated counterpart, serving as both a competent and threatening antagonist to the heroes.
Jul 20, 2021 · In the years since, some people (obviously not Skeletor fans) have asked Langella and why he took the part — but the actor has said he looks back on the film with genuine fondness.
Several reviewers praised Frank Langella's portrayal of Skeletor, including Rose DeWolf in the Philadelphia Daily News (though saying his costume looked like a Halloween mask) and Roger Hulburt of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
During the 80's Toy Expo, Alan Oppenheimer, Skeletor's original voice actor discusses Frank Langella's portrayal of Skeletor in the live-action Masters of the Universe film that starred...
Aug 7, 2022 · Ditto Frank Langella who, again, gives the performance of his life as Skeletor and, in doing so, created the most underrated cinematic sci-fi/fantasy villain of all time.
He accepted the role of "Skeletor" as a gift to his children - particularly his son, Frank A. Langella III - who were avid fans of the He-Man franchise. Despite an uncomfortable costume and make-up which left him barely recognizable, Langella found said character great fun to play.
Oct 29, 2020 · And yet, many people want to talk to him about his work in the 1987 children’s fantasy flick “Masters of the Universe,” where he portrayed the faceless villain Skeletor. Langella doesn’t ...
Jul 22, 2018 · In this live action movie of the 80s cartoon version of He-man, Skeletor absorbs the power of the universe and transforms into a god.
