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The epic tale of a child sold into slavery who grows into a man (Arnold Schwarzenegger) who seeks revenge against the warlord who massacred his tribe.
"“The movie is a triumph of design, set decoration, special effects, and makeup. At a time when most of the big box-office winners display state-of-the-art technology, Conan ranks right up there with the best.” "
- ROGER EBERT, JANUARY 1, 1982
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Director: John Milius
Screenplay: John Milius
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones
Executive Producers: Edward R. Pressman, D. Constantine Conte
Co-Producer: Edward Summer
Distributor: Universal/20th Century Fox
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PRESS
Entertainment Weekly movie on DVD review by Chris Nashawaty, July 28, 2011
AWARDS
Won:
New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture- Female (Sandahl Bergman)/Golden Globes, 1983
Best Actress (Sandahl Bergman), Best Fantasy Film/Saturn Awards, 1983
Nominated:
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sandahl Bergman did their own stunts because suitable body doubles couldn’t be found.
Arnold Schwarzenegger had to tone down his workout because his arm/chest muscles were so big that he couldn’t wield a sword properly.
TRIVIA
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sandahl Bergman did their own stunts, as suitable body doubles couldn’t be found.
To give the characers’ costumes a more authentic and “lived-in” look, Dino De Laurentils had the cast members wear their costumes both during rehearsals and the actual scene shoots.
Arnold Schwarzenegger had to tone down his workout, as his arm/chest muscles were so big that he couldn’t wield a sword properly
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