Zagor vs. The Dark Menace (1971): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1971, Zagor vs. The Dark Menace is an action and science fiction film directed by Nisan Hançer, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Zagor is a costumed hero in the tradition of Batman or the Phantom who has been transplanted to the old west, with perhaps a bit of Tarzan thrown into the mix for extra pop cultural resonance. The son of a white army officer and his wife who were slain by Indians, Zagor was raised by a trapper who taught him to be murderously handy with an ax, a task that would come in handy when he embarked on his planned mission of vengeance against his parents' killers. Upon reaching adulthood, however, Zagor discovered that his father had also been responsible for the deaths of many Indians, and that the moral line was not drawn as clearly as he had initially thought. As a result, he vowed to become an equal opportunity protector of the oppressed, whether they be white settlers or Indians.

Who’s in it. Zagor vs. The Dark Menace stars Levent Çakır as Zagor, Ece Cansel, Nevzat Açıkgöz as Chico and Süheyl Eğriboz as Fedai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Zagor vs. The Dark Menace sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zagor vs. The Dark Menace page.

If you liked it. Fans of Zagor vs. The Dark Menace tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.