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Robert E. Howard's pulp novel warrior comes to life in a pair of sword and sorcery epics. In "Conan the Barbarian" (1982), the titular Sumerian hero (Arnold Schwarzenegger) sets out to avenge the murder of his parents at the hands of evil cult leader Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones). With Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Mako; directed by John Milius. Then, "Conan the Destroyer" (1984) finds the Hyborian Age swordsman battling all manner of beasts and brawlers while on a quest for a mystical gem. Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Olivia d'Abo, and Mako co-star. 233 min. total. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: Spanish, French; audio commentary; "making of" documentary; deleted scenes; theatrical trailers.
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