But there’s another villain that Jones played during his career: Thulsa Doom inConan the Barbarian.
But even as an adult, Doom continues to torment Conan.
Doom’s utter dedication to breaking Conan down, mentally and physically, sets him apart from Darth Vader.
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“That is strength, boy!”
Doom bellows, every word a declaration thanks to Jones' signature baritone.
“That is power!
What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?”
There’s also the incident regardingSchwarzenegger and a live wolfthat led to Schwarzenegger falling off a cliff.
It also helpedConan the Barbarianto becomea major box office hit, with its sequelConan the Destroyerpremiering two years later.
It was John Miliuss idea.
That performance helpedConan the Barbarianstand out in fantasy and ensured its status as a cult classic.
When he grows up he becomes a fearless, invincible fighter.
Set free, he plots revenge against Thulsa Doom.
