Original subtitles

[theme music]

Narrator: Thundarr the Barbarian.

The year 1994.

From out of the space, comes a runaway planet

hurdling between the earth and the moon,

unleashing cosmic destruction.

[wave crashing]

Man's civilization is cast in ruin.

[explosion]

Two thousand years later, Earth is reborn.

A strange new world rises from the old.

A world of savagery, super-science

and sorcery.

But one man bursts his bonds to fight for justice.

With his companions, Ookla the Mok,

and Princess Ariel,

he pits his strength, his courage,

and his fabulous sunsword against the forces of evil.

[growling]

He is Thundarr the Barbarian.

Narrator: We now return with "Thundarr the Barbarian."

[instrumental music]

[fire crackling]

The night ahead will be long and cold,

but the fire will warm us.

And at least there aren't any wizards on our trail.

We may actually get a good night's sleep.

If Ookla doesn't snore.

[Yawns]

[Zapping]

- Thundarr, look! - Lords of Light!

The humans live.

Fire again. Maximum power.

[Zapping]

Direct hit! On to the mountain top.

[instrumental music]

[coughing]

So much for our good night sleep.

[coughing]

Our attackers. They're headed for that little fort.

If there are people inside, they don't stand a chance.

To your mounts! We must reach them in time!

[neighs]

[instrumental music]

Faster! Ride faster!

[growling]

[whirring]

[Zapping]

[indistinct shouting]

So, the humans are not helpless after all.

[swishing]

[Zapping]

Their weapons have failed.

Into battle! Ride!

[Zapping]

[neighs]

[Zapping]

[growling]

[intense music]

Good work, old friend. Why do you hide, creature?

Not so bold without your laser canon?

Plead for your lives, vermin.

Here, fellows, I'll help you retreat.

[shimmering]

Have a pleasant flight, and remember the Alamo.

[growling]

- Alamo? - That's the name of this place.

One of the most important battles

in ancient history was fought here.

You can put the flashy blade away, partner.

We're grateful for your help.

I only wish we hadn't needed it.

The Guardian never failed us before.

Who are you? And what is this...guardian?

I'm Carter, the leader of these people.

And that's the Guardian.

It belonged to Wizard Crom.

We took it when we escaped from his dungeons.

He's been trying to get it back ever since.

Then it was Crom's war machine we battled.

But this device, what is it?

A giant computer programmed to defend itself

with those flying weapons that blew up the tanks.

What made it fail?

According to the machine,

you got a burned out circuit.

This little guy right here.

The only trouble is, we can't replace it.

We'd have to travel back 2,000 years to find a spare part.

And the only way to do that is with Crom's Moon Dial.

You mean, Crom can travel through time?

Sure, he uses the Moon Dial

to steal all his weapons from the past.

Then we will use it also.

To find this part for your machine.

[grams]

I've always wanted to see old Earth,

but this could be very dangerous.

Thundarr: To Crom's fortress, and the Moon Dial!

Ride!

[Ookla growls]

[instrumental music]

That's the Wizard's fortress below.

Ariel! Ookla! Follow me!

Don't rush me. I'm coming.

It can't be this easy.

He wouldn't leave the roof unguarded.

[growling]

[grunts]

[growling]

Ookla, no! You might hit Thundarr!

[grunting]

[screams]

Surrender, creature!

Or I'll let you finish your leap.

[grunting]

So much for the welcoming committee.

- What's next? - That way, inside.

[instrumental music]

Uh-oh. Dead end.

There must be a hidden door to the fortress.

Somewhere.

[growling]

- Demon dogs! - So, that's it.

The entire floor is an elevator.

Bingo! Found it the first try.

Then this is the...Moon Dial?

Uh-huh, and those twin doors are our gateway to old Earth.

Assuming of course I can figure out how it works.

Time is short, by now the guards

have surely told Crom we are here.

If I cast the right spell, we'll have all the time in the world.

[shimmering]

To your steeds, we must be ready...

Man 1: Dismount, or I'll bury you.

You are going nowhere.

- Except to your doom! - Crom!

Thundarr! The portal has opened.

Halt! Crom commands you.

Thundarr: We'll be on our way now, wizard.

Hey, what's that?

[tires screech]

[horn honking]

[grams]

[growling]

What do you think this is, a rodeo?

Crom: I'll bury them!

Our duel was not yet ended.

You have aided my enemies,

invaded my fortress.

You must, and shall be punished.

[Zapping]

Demon dogs!

[growling]

I told you this could be dangerous.

[swishing]

Now, barbarian, learn the penalty for defying Crom.

You have traveled across the centuries to old Earth,

only to meet your destruction, Thundarr.

[whirring]

You won't be rid of me that easily, wizard.

Thundarr!

[instrumental music]

[growling]

You made it. In one piece.

Ariel! Ookla! Come!

[screaming]

[roaring]

Zapping

We are your enemies, beast of Crom.

Not the children of this ancient world.

You saved my life, lady.

Don't run off, you may be able to return the favor.

[roaring]

[growling]

[grunting]

Ookla, no! Not the fire hydrant!

There's water under...

[growling]

- Mok's hate water. - Oh.

[growling]

[instrumental music]

Now, monster, I stand as tall as you.

[crackling]

[crashing]

Wizards? Barbarians?

Monsters? This can't be real.

Sure, buddy, it's all yours. Happy trails.

[neighs]

We need a place to rest, and plan our next move.

My house! I'm returning the favor.

Ariel: You can be a big help to us, Samantha,

if you could just tell us where to find

one of those computer circuits.

[gummy]

Many will be harmed if we fail in our mission, Samantha.

Heck, Thundarr, you won't fail.

We'll just look under computers in the Yellow Pages.

The wizard who built the Guardian is in that book?

Not a wizard, a factory.

[shattering]

It's okay, Ookla. Help yourself to the cookies.

[grunting]

Wow! Bag and all.

[groaning]

[instrumental music]

Hiya kids, it's Cuckoo the Clown!

[growling]

Now kids, do what Cuckoo does!

Go Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo!

[growling]

[growling]

Where have you been? Samantha did it!

She found the computer plant.

Crom will know that we survived his metal beast.

We must hasten on before... Demon dogs!

Here, Thundarr, let me.

After you.

[instrumental music]

That's it, Thundarr. The Guardian Computer Company.

Now, all we have to do is get in.

I'll get us in.

Boy, I'll bet that sword can chop up a battleship.

It has.

You wait with the horses, Samantha.

We may run into trouble.

Typical.

[instrumental music]

- What does it say? - "Stop!"

But, seeing as we've come this far.

[growling]

[growling]

- A trap! - No, it's just an escalator.

[growling]

[panting]

- Are you alright, old friend? - He's fine.

It's the building that's been injured.

Thundarr. Ookla. Look!

Lords of Light!

The Guardian. But how?

It was in the Alamo people's fortress.

Uh-huh, it will be in the Alamo, 2,000 years from now.

Now, where's our little circuit?

I set off the alarm system!

That you did, missy.

Now you all come quietly and...

[grams]

[instrumental music]

- Uh... - On second thought...

Ookla. This way.

Did you get it? Did you get it?

We got it.

Now, to the time portal,

and hope it's still open.

[blows whistle]

Oh, no! Not again.

Here's where you get off, Sam. We've got to hurry home.

Can't I come along?

[instrumental music]

Okay, Sam, jump!

Goodbye, Thundarr, Ariel, Ookla.

[car honking]

- Farewell, Samantha! - Bye, Samantha!

No sign of Crom.

His whole army should be moving against the Alamo.

This comes first.

Never more will Crom steal weapons from old Earth.

[crackling]

Now, to the Alamo!

[instrumental music]

You were wise to surrender, Carter.

The barbarian will not return. My sorcery told me that.

But, you and your people will live to serve Crom.

Be glad.

[Thundarr screams]

Ariel! Prepare the Guardian!

Crom is mine!

Pin his hands so he can't work his magic.

You're finished, wizard.

Guards!

[growling]

[groaning]

Just sit tight, and enjoy the fireworks, Ookla.

[whirring]

The Guardian!

And your sorcery cannot stop it.

[whirring]

Watch as your magnificent army crumbles.

[Zapping]

[instrumental music]

[growling]

Thundarr: Your army has fled, wizard.

Ariel: And it's time he did likewise.

You're going home, Crom. The hard way.

The danger is over. We can be on our way.

Not 'til we get some sleep, Thundarr.

We've earned it.

Ariel: After all, we just won the Battle of the Alamo.

[theme music]

[music continues]