Product Description

Sword-and-sorcery fantasy, based on the adventures of Robert E. Howard's pulp novel warrior, ushered in a wave of imitators and launched the career of star Arnold Schwarzenegger. After enduring the murder of his parents and his enslavement by evil cult leader Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones), Conan sets out on a mission of vengeance. Co-stars Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Mako; directed by John Milius. Extended version; 130 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: French; audio commentary by Milius, Schwarzenegger; featurette; "making of" documentary; deleted scenes; theatrical trailers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7869 in DVD
• Brand: UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)
• Released on: 2000-05-30
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .25 pounds
• Running time: 129 minutes

Features

• Condition: New
• Format: DVD
• Anamorphic; Closed-captioned; Collector's Edition; Color; DVD; Widescreen; NTSC

Amazon.com essential video
Conan the Barbarian, the movie that turned Arnold Schwarzenegger into a global superstar, is a prime example of a match made in heaven. It's the movie that macho maverick writer-director John Milius was born to make, and Arnold was genetically engineered for his role as the muscle-bound, angst-ridden hero created in Robert E. Howard's pulp novels. Oliver Stone contributed to Milius's screenplay, and the production design by comic artist Ron Cobb represents a perfect cinematic realization of Howard's fantasy world. To avenge the murder of his parents, Conan tracks down the evil Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones) with the help of Queen Valeria (played by buff B-movie vixen Sandahl Bergman) and Subotai the Mongol (Gerry Lopez). Aptly described by critic Roger Ebert as "the perfect fantasy for the alienated pre-adolescent," this blockbuster is just as enjoyable for adults who haven't lost their youthful imagination. --Jeff Shannon