Conan the Barbarian (1982) Action Fantasy Adventure

Rated R | Threatrical May 14, 1982 (US) | Genres Action, Fantasy, Adventure | Runtime 2h 09m
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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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Official Trailer

  • Conan the Barbarian Official Trailer

Conan the Barbarian Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 129 minutes /
Genres:  Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Directors: John Milius
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 14, 1982
Box Office: $39,565,475
Awards: 2
Nominations: 10

What is Conan the Barbarian Streaming On?

Conan the Barbarian is Streaming on Netflix
Language: 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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