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<div style="float:left;margin:0.5em 0.9em 0.4em 0;">[[File:Schwarzenegger 1984.jpg|80px|Arnold Schwarzenegger (pictured in 1984) held the title role in ''Conan''.]]</div> | |||
'''''[[Conan the Barbarian (1982 film)|Conan the Barbarian]]''''' is a 1982 [[fantasy film]]. It is based on the stories by [[Robert E. Howard]], a [[Pulp magazine|pulp fiction]] writer of the 1930s, about the adventures of the [[Conan the Barbarian|eponymous character]] in a fictional pre-historic world of dark magic and savagery. The film adaptation was written and directed by [[John Milius]], and produced by [[Raffaella De Laurentiis]] and Buzz Feitshans. The film stars [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] ''(pictured)'' and [[James Earl Jones]], and tells the story of a young barbarian (Schwarzenegger) who seeks vengeance for the death of his parents. Filming took place in Spain over five months, in the regions around Madrid and [[province of Almería|Almería]]. ''Conan'' grossed more than {{Nowrap|$68 million}} at box-offices around the world, though the revenue fell short of the level that would qualify the film as a [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]]. Academics and critics interpreted the film as advancing the themes of fascism or individualism, with the fascist angle featured in most of the criticisms of the film. Critics also negatively reviewed Schwarzenegger's acting and the film's violent scenes. Despite the criticisms, ''Conan'' was popular with young male audiences, and the film brought Schwarzenegger worldwide recognition. The film spawned a sequel, ''[[Conan the Destroyer]]'' in 1984, and a [[Conan the Barbarian (2011 film)|remake]] in 2011. ([[Conan the Barbarian (1982 film)|'''more...''']]) | '''''[[Conan the Barbarian (1982 film)|Conan the Barbarian]]''''' is a 1982 [[fantasy film]]. It is based on the stories by [[Robert E. Howard]], a [[Pulp magazine|pulp fiction]] writer of the 1930s, about the adventures of the [[Conan the Barbarian|eponymous character]] in a fictional pre-historic world of dark magic and savagery. The film adaptation was written and directed by [[John Milius]], and produced by [[Raffaella De Laurentiis]] and Buzz Feitshans. The film stars [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] ''(pictured)'' and [[James Earl Jones]], and tells the story of a young barbarian (Schwarzenegger) who seeks vengeance for the death of his parents. Filming took place in Spain over five months, in the regions around Madrid and [[province of Almería|Almería]]. ''Conan'' grossed more than {{Nowrap|$68 million}} at box-offices around the world, though the revenue fell short of the level that would qualify the film as a [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]]. Academics and critics interpreted the film as advancing the themes of fascism or individualism, with the fascist angle featured in most of the criticisms of the film. Critics also negatively reviewed Schwarzenegger's acting and the film's violent scenes. Despite the criticisms, ''Conan'' was popular with young male audiences, and the film brought Schwarzenegger worldwide recognition. The film spawned a sequel, ''[[Conan the Destroyer]]'' in 1984, and a [[Conan the Barbarian (2011 film)|remake]] in 2011. ([[Conan the Barbarian (1982 film)|'''more...''']]) | ||
Latest revision as of 21:45, 16 March 2012
Conan the Barbarian is a 1982 fantasy film. It is based on the stories by Robert E. Howard, a pulp fiction writer of the 1930s, about the adventures of the eponymous character in a fictional pre-historic world of dark magic and savagery. The film adaptation was written and directed by John Milius, and produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis and Buzz Feitshans. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger (pictured) and James Earl Jones, and tells the story of a young barbarian (Schwarzenegger) who seeks vengeance for the death of his parents. Filming took place in Spain over five months, in the regions around Madrid and Almería. Conan grossed more than $68 million at box-offices around the world, though the revenue fell short of the level that would qualify the film as a blockbuster. Academics and critics interpreted the film as advancing the themes of fascism or individualism, with the fascist angle featured in most of the criticisms of the film. Critics also negatively reviewed Schwarzenegger's acting and the film's violent scenes. Despite the criticisms, Conan was popular with young male audiences, and the film brought Schwarzenegger worldwide recognition. The film spawned a sequel, Conan the Destroyer in 1984, and a remake in 2011. (more...)
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