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Conan the Barbarian (1982)

"Thief. Warrior. Gladiator. King."

6.819822h 10mEN
AdventureFantasyAction

Directed by John Milius

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

2h 10m

Language

EN

Release

March 16, 1982

Director

John Milius

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 tra...

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Conan

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Thulsa Doom

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

King Osric

Sandahl Bergman

Sandahl Bergman

Valeria

Ben Davidson

Ben Davidson

Rexor

Cassandra Gava

Cassandra Gava

The Witch

Gerry Lopez

Gerry Lopez

Subotai

Mako

Mako

The Wizard / Narrator

Valérie Quennessen

Valérie Quennessen

The Princess

William Smith

William Smith

Conan's Father

Luis Barboo

Luis Barboo

Red Hair

Franco Columbu

Franco Columbu

Pictish Scout

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Conan the Barbarian (1982), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Conan the Barbarian. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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