What films did Lana Clarkson appear in other than Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Clarkson’s best known films may be her work with Roger Corman, appearing first in his fantasy film Deathstalker, as a female warrior/love interest to the title character played by Richard Hill. Corman oriented his films towards young male viewers, using a mix of action and female nudity. This was a good fit for Clarkson, as she had no qualms about appearing partially nude in her films, and with her athletic figure, talent for stage fighting, and imposing height (nearly 6 feet (1.8 m)), she had no problem playing a convincing sword-swinging action heroine. All of this, plus her stunning blonde good looks, made her the breakout star in this movie. Clarkson’s work in Deathstalker led to her being offered the title role in Corman’s next film, Barbarian Queen, a role Corman referred to as “the original Xena” because of the parallel in featuring a strong female leading character in an action-oriented sword-swinging role. The film gained cult status, in part due to an infamous scene where Cla
