Though definitely a guilty pleasure from the cheesy 80's of which I grew up, this is such outstandingly fun. It's so unique a cinematic experience, knowing what we know of Schwarzenegger's life and career the 34 years since, seeing him at this juncture, as he's just starting out. (No, I haven't seen 'Stay Hungry' yet.) Part of me always wishes he had simply stuck to these films (as well as the 'Terminator'…
Thief. Warrior. Gladiator. King.
A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.
Top Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Conan
James Earl Jones
Thulsa Doom
Sandahl Bergman
Valeria
Ben Davidson
Rexor
Cassandra Gava
The Witch
Gerry Lopez
Subotai
Mako
The Wizard
Valérie Quennessen
The Princess
William Smith
Conan's Father
Max von Sydow
King Osric
Franco Columbu
Pictish Scout
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Thorgrim
Nadiuska
Conan's Mother
Jorge Sanz
Young Conan
Luis Barboo
Red Hair
Leslie Foldvary
Sacrificial Snake Girl
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***"Sit here... SIT HERE"*** I was hugely disappointed by "Conan the Barbarian" (1982) when I first viewed it because it deviated too far from the blueprint established by creator Robert E. Howard. Yeah, they got many things right, but the things they got wrong ruined the film for me. Yet I’ve warmed up to it over time because one can’t deny the film’s merits. If you’re a fan of the books and the faithful comics,…
FAQ about Conan the Barbarian
What is Conan the Barbarian about?
A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a…
When was Conan the Barbarian released?
Conan the Barbarian was released in 1982.
What genres does Conan the Barbarian belong to?
Conan the Barbarian is categorised as Adventure, Fantasy, Action.
Who stars in Conan the Barbarian?
The cast of Conan the Barbarian includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson, Cassandra Gava.