Conan the Barbarian (1982) Action Fantasy Adventure
Conan the Barbarian (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Metascore: ☆ 4.3/10
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Conan the Barbarian Plot Synopsis:
A village is attacked by the evil ruler of the Snake Cult, Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones) and his evil warriors, when Thulsa Doom and his warriors kills his parents, a young boy named Conan (Jorge Sanz) is enslaved. Years later, Conan grows up and becomes a mighty warrior and is trained as a fighter. After years as a slave and as a gladiator, Conan is set free. Conan sets out on a quest as he vows to avenge his parents and solve the riddle of steel. Joined by a archer named Subotai (Gerry Lopez), a beautiful thief who falls in love with Conan, Valeria (Sandahl Bergman) and a Chinese wizard (Mako), Conan and his companions sets out to rescue Princess Yasmina (Valérie Quennessen), daughter of King Osric (Max von Sydow), from the Snake Cult, and get his revenge on Thulsa Doom and avenge his parents.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A barbarian warrior sets off to avenge his parents and his tribe whom were slain by an evil sorcerer and his henchmen when he was a boy.
Tagline: He conquered an empire with his sword. She conquered HIM with her bare hands.
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Conan the Barbarian Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
Box Office: $39,565,475
Awards: 2
Nominations: 10
What is Conan the Barbarian Streaming On?
Conan the Barbarian is Streaming on NetflixLanguage: English
Country: United States, Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Conan the Barbarian Release Dates In Theaters: May 14, 1982, Netflix: May 01, 2023
Writers: Robert E. Howard, John Milius, Oliver Stone, Edward Summer
Producers: D. Constantine Conte, Dino De Laurentiis, Raffaella De Laurentiis, Buzz Feitshans, Edward R. Pressman, Edward Summer
Editors: Carroll Timothy O'Meara
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Conan the Barbarian (1982) Cast (Click to Expand)
Conan the Barbarian Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | ... | Conan |
| James Earl Jones | ... | Thulsa Doom |
| Max von Sydow | ... | King Osric (as Max Von Sydow) |
| Sandahl Bergman | ... | Valeria |
| Ben Davidson | ... | Rexor |
| Cassandra Gava | ... | The Witch (as Cassandra Gaviola) |
| Gerry Lopez | ... | Subotai |
| Mako | ... | The Wizard / Narrator |
| Valérie Quennessen | ... | The Princess (as Valerie Quennessen) |
| William Smith | ... | Conan''s Father |
| Luis Barboo | ... | Red Hair |
| Franco Columbu | ... | Pictish Scout |
| Leslie Foldvary | ... | Sacrificial Snake Girl |
| Gary Herman | ... | Osric''s Guard |
| Erik Holmey | ... | Turanian War Officer (as Erick Holmey) |
| Akio Mitamura | ... | Mongol General |
| Nadiuska | ... | Conan''s Mother |
| Jorge Sanz | ... | Young Conan |
| Jack Taylor | ... | Priest |
| Sven-Ole Thorsen | ... | Thorgrim (as Sven Ole Thorsen) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (b. July 30, 1947) – Conan
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Arnold Strong 'Mr. Universe' | Arnold | Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger | Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger | Arnold Strong - James Earl Jones (b. January 17, 1931) – Thulsa Doom
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: James Earl Boggins Jones - Max von Sydow, as King Osric (as Max Von Sydow), passed away at age 90 in Seillans, Var, France.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Max Von Sydow - Sandahl Bergman (b. November 14, 1951) – Valeria
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Ben Davidson – Rexor
- Cassandra Gava – The Witch (as Cassandra Gaviola)
- Gerry Lopez – Subotai
- Mako, as The Wizard / Narrator, passed away at age 72 in Somis, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Mako Iwamatsu | Mako Wakamatsu - Valérie Quennessen – The Princess (as Valerie Quennessen)
- William Smith (b. March 24, 1933) – Conan''s Father
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: William Smith II | Big Bill Smith | Bill Smith | William E. Smith - Luis Barboo, as Red Hair, passed away at age 74 in Madrid, Spa.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Luis Baar-Boo | Luis Baar-Bó | Luis Bar-Boo | Luis Bar-boo | Luis Barbo | Luis Barbóo | Luis Bar Beo | Louis Bar Boo | Luis Bar Boo | Luis Bar Boor | Lee Wills - Franco Columbu, as Pictish Scout, passed away at age 78 in Olbia, Sard.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Dr. Franco Columbo | Franco Columbo - Leslie Foldvary – Sacrificial Snake Girl
- Gary Herman – Osric''s Guard
- Erik Holmey (b. February 25, 1942) – Turanian War Officer (as Erick Holmey)
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Erick Holmey
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