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Mystery Science Theater 3000 S6E17 — The Sword and the Dragon
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Mystery Science Theater 3000•Season 6•Episode 17

The Sword and the Dragon

7.6/10 · 596 votesDec 3, 199492 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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In the theater, the crew watches as legendary Russian hero, Illya Morometz, battles the forces of an evil warlord with the help of a magic sword in "The Sword and the Dragon" (1956). Meanwhile, on the SOL, the Russian swordsman himself drops by on the Hexfield

Directed byKevin Murphy
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Michael J. Nelson

Michael J. Nelson

Mike Nelson

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Tom Servo (voice)

Trace Beaulieu

Trace Beaulieu

Crow T. Robot (voice) / Dr. Clayton Forrester

Frank Conniff

Frank Conniff

TV's Frank

Jim Mallon

Jim Mallon

Gypsy (voice)

Mary Jo Pehl

Mary Jo Pehl

Magic Voice (voice)

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Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

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Episode Summary

"The Sword and the Dragon" is episode 17 of Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 6. It scored 7.6/10 from 596 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Kevin Murphy, it aired on December 3, 1994.

Next: E18 · High School Big ShotBest of Season 6