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Conan the Barbarian
“Thief. Warrior. Gladiator. King.”
6.8 / 10• 1982• 2h 10m•R• English
AdventureFantasyAction
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Conan
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Milius's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Conan the Barbarian is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
