Visualizing Robert E. Howard's creation in the midst of the Reagan era is an offer the auteur can't refuse
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
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Reviews Counted:25
Fresh:19
Rotten:6
Average Rating:6.4/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: Years after the brutal murder of his parents, Conan the Barbarian sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance on the evil Thulsa Doom. With his trusted companions, he has a series of marvelous... Years after the brutal murder of his parents, Conan the Barbarian sets out on a perilous quest for vengeance on the evil Thulsa Doom. With his trusted companions, he has a series of marvelous adventures which culminate in the fulfillment of his long hoped for goal. A vigorous and bloody sword-and-sorcery epic featuring Schwarzenegger's breakthrough role. [More]
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sandahl Bergman, James Earl Jones, Max Von Sydow
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sandahl Bergman, James Earl Jones, Max Von Sydow, Mako, Ben Davidson, Cassandra Gaviola, Gerry Lopez, William Smith, Sven-Ole Thorsen
Director: John Milius
Director: John Milius
Screenwriter: John Milius, Oliver Stone
Story: Robert E. Howard
Producer: Dino De Laurentiis, Buzz Feitshans, Edward R. Pressman
Composer: Basil Poledouris
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Reviews for Conan the Barbarian
A big, sweaty, pulpy adventure tale that's both exciting AND unintentionally amusing.
When it comes to the great lines (and mottos) of cinema, it doesn't get much better than this.
Not since Bambi's mother was killed has there been a cannier movie for kids than Conan the Barbarian.
Conan the Barbarian is an extremely long, frequently incoherent, ineptly staged adventure-fantasy set in a prehistoric past.
Arnold's first real movie (not counting Hercules and The Villain). Very serious, needs more humor, but a good debut.
Latest News for Conan the Barbarian
June 19, 2009:
Weekly Ketchup: Conan Gets a New Austrian Bodybuilder
This Week's Ketchup brings you the usual news about sequels (James Bond, Mission: Impossible) and remakes (Conan, Bride of Frankenstein, Meatballs) as well as a refreshing... More...
July 21, 2008:
Djimon Hounsou Is Thulsa Doom ![]()
Djimon Hounsou will produce and star in a feature based around Thulsa Doom, the immortal sorcerer who appeared as "a central figure in the Conan the Barbarian and Kull comicbooks." More...
January 14, 2008:
Nu Image/Millennium, Lionsgate Teaming Up for New Conan the Barbarian
It's been rumored for some time, and now it's finally official: Conan the Barbarian is heading back to the big screen. More...
January 11, 2008:
The Weekly Ketchup: New Iron Man Photo, Superman Comings And Goings, New Bond Femme Fatale
In this week's Ketchup, a new Iron Man still appears for those patiently awaiting the May blockbuster, rumors about the cast and director of the Superman Returns sequel, and... More...
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