The seminal 1982 fantasy film is now streaming on Peacock.
Conan the Barbarianwas created by writerRobert E. Howardin a series of stories forWeird Talesmagazine in the 1930s.
Schwarzenegger, who had acted before but was still largely unknown outside bodybuilding circles, was tapped to star.
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It also boastedStar WarsandAlienveteranRon Cobbas its production designer, and a thunderous score fromBasil Poledouris.
What Is ‘Conan the Barbarian’ About?
The film chronicles the life of Conan (Schwarzenegger), a young warrior in the ancient Hyborian Age.
While Conan may get his revenge on Doom, the price will be steep indeed.
It wasremade in 2011 withJason Momoataking on the title role; it too disappointed at the box office.
Recently, it inspiredBertrand Mandico’s avant-garde feminist retelling of theConanmythos,She Is Conann.
Conan the Barbarianisnow streaming on Peacock.
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