The crew of the 'Texas Rose' sail into an area notorious for the disappearance of a number of ships to trial a deep sea chamber, ostensibly in search of rare antiquities. McClure and Gilmore pilot the underwater vessel, while learned professor Donald Bisset remains above at the mercy of the crooked crew, helmed by the concerned Shane Rimmer, looking to capitalise on any valuable discoveries. But when a giant octopus grabs the crew and descends into a deep sea ravine, they soon find themselves in the mythical land of Atlantis, where the hosts are into mind control and slavery to preserve the sinking cities. With the help of a grizzled old captive (Brown) and his hot daughter (Brodie), they attempt a bold escape from the clutches of the warlords, and to return to the surface of the earth.
Reasonable action sci-fi adventure features a capable (and eclectic cast) in which the affable McClure and introverted Gilmore combat the likes of Michael Gothard (who played a key villain in "For Your Eyes Only"), Daniel Massey, and in a surprise piece of casting, the eternally beautiful Cyd Charisse as a sorceress who tries to persuade Gilmore to join their race as a means to harness his superior intellect. Future "Cheers" star Ratzenberger also has a prominent supporting role.
Great sets, music and monsters conceived by genre veteran Brian Hayles who wrote many "Doctor Who" novels, there's even an unexpected dual climax and twist ending guaranteed to entertain. Made at a time when the "Atlantis" theme was being revisited (e.g. "Man from Atlantis", "Island of the Fishmen"), it's suitable for almost all ages and while not likely to qualify as a companion in the sci-fi order, "Warlords" remains an entertaining edition of its ilk.
Reasonable action sci-fi adventure features a capable (and eclectic cast) in which the affable McClure and introverted Gilmore combat the likes of Michael Gothard (who played a key villain in "For Your Eyes Only"), Daniel Massey, and in a surprise piece of casting, the eternally beautiful Cyd Charisse as a sorceress who tries to persuade Gilmore to join their race as a means to harness his superior intellect. Future "Cheers" star Ratzenberger also has a prominent supporting role.
Great sets, music and monsters conceived by genre veteran Brian Hayles who wrote many "Doctor Who" novels, there's even an unexpected dual climax and twist ending guaranteed to entertain. Made at a time when the "Atlantis" theme was being revisited (e.g. "Man from Atlantis", "Island of the Fishmen"), it's suitable for almost all ages and while not likely to qualify as a companion in the sci-fi order, "Warlords" remains an entertaining edition of its ilk.