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Conan the Barbarian - Limited Edition Steelbook [Blu-ray] [1982]

Arnold Schwarzenegger (Actor), James Earl Jones (Actor), John Milius (Director) Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: Blu-ray
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,854 ratings
£99.99
Contributor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cassandra Gava, John Milius, Max von Sydow, James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman
Language English
Runtime 2 hours and 1 minute
Colour Colour
Number of discs 1

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Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the legendary warrior and hero, Conan the Barbarian. When his parents are killed by a band of brutal marauders and the gang’s cold-blooded cult leader (James Earl Jones), the orphaned Conan endures a childhood of merciless slavery only to become a gladiator for the amusement of his captors. Eventually set free, Conan begins a dangerous, full-blooded quest to avenge his parents’ massacre. Now, the sword-wielding warrior must vanquish his bloodthirsty enemies in this death-defying action-adventure about courage, strength, character and the triumph of good over evil.

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  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Rated ‏ : ‎ Suitable for 15 years and over
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.4 x 21 x 2.8 cm; 259.99 g
  • Director ‏ : ‎ John Milius
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 1 minute
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ 2 Dec. 2013
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Cassandra Gava
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E5Z0D08
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Best Sellers Rank: 173,182 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)
  • Customer reviews:
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Customers consider this movie a classic example of a great film with plenty of unashamedly violent action and a believable fantasy setting. They praise its stunning visuals, sharp picture detail, and superb music, while appreciating how it has survived well over the years. The Arnie performance receives positive feedback, and customers find it entertaining. The acting quality receives mixed reviews, with some customers finding it seriously bad.

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85 customers mention ‘Movie quality’82 positive3 negative

Customers consider this movie a classic example of a great film that remains watchable today.

"...Nonetheless, it is a classic, a great film that works around its faults very well and is definitely worth a look." Read more

"Great film" Read more

"...and it was on a pirate video back in the 80s!I will not moan its a classic film still moody and brutal its arnies best film as he doesnt say that..." Read more

"One of my all time favourite films, easily stands up to repeat viewing...." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Visual quality’18 positive0 negative

Customers praise the movie's stunning visuals, well-shot scenes, and sharp picture detail, with one customer noting the vivid colors that aren't gaudy.

"Glorious." Read more

"...There are many blazing battles, spectacular visuals and a few excellent lines of dialogue...." Read more

"...shy away from the gore and violence that the subject deserves ... stunning visuals , excellent camera work ... i have owned this on vhs, dvd and now..." Read more

"...Some of the shots in the film are pure art and the director / editor manage to balance beautiful visuals with a believable story and great..." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Entertainment value’15 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie entertaining, with one mentioning it's a great blast from the past, while another describes it as escapism pure and simple.

"Very entertaining and great story and great action" Read more

"No matter how many times I watch this film, I still find it great entertainment, pure fantasy, high action. Highly recommended...." Read more

"...John Milius reminiscing the making of this film is informative and great fun . 5/5 exactly ...." Read more

"...It is enjoyable and fun: but not to be taken too seriously." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Arnie quality’14 positive0 negative

Customers praise Arnie Schwarzenegger's performance in the film, with one customer specifically noting his perfect portrayal of Conan.

"Classic Arnie. An epic movie, with a brilliant villain." Read more

"...it portrays the story of Conan pretty well, Schwarzenegger is perfect in the role, playing hardened warrior, adventurer and bumpkin very well...." Read more

"...sex,action,sorcery, you have it all here, with the inimitable arnie blundering along as conan,in often comic fashion,and frequently intoxicated too,..." Read more

"Arnie is excellent, James Earl Jones excels himself, Sandahl Bergman brings real pathos to her role...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Build quality’10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the build quality of the DVD, noting that it has survived well over the years, with one customer mentioning that the whole scene holds together very strongly and another highlighting the top-quality costumes.

"One of my all time favourite films, easily stands up to repeat viewing...." Read more

"...What I found was a film that has survived extraordinarily well over the years, and in fact delivers as much for the adult as it did for the child...." Read more

"...The costumes are also top quality...." Read more

"...effects are a little ropey, but it is all held together by having a strong, interesting story...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Sound quality’9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the sound quality of the movie, particularly noting the superb music and good surround sound.

"...62; Amazing ... DTS HD really brings this film to life ... the sound is well balanced with clear dialogue...." Read more

"...The DTS HD-MA sound is loud and aggressive, and all of the features from said DVD have been ported over, as well as the usual Universal online extras." Read more

"...Barbarian is simply one of the finest Arnie films ever made, with stirring music, excellent cinematography and a performance from the Austrian Oak..." Read more

"...Audio is great though with 5.1 DTS, mono track and commentary with Milius and Arnold...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Acting quality’3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the acting in the movie, with some finding it seriously bad, while one customer describes it as a shining star in the fantasy film genre.

"...many a far-fetched, un-thought-out plot was strung together with bad acting and poor effects and thrust upon fans of such films...." Read more

"...brilliant story with colourful characters and doesn't shy away from the gore and violence that the subject..." Read more

"...of the "action movie", where style wins over substance; but it is not a great film...." Read more

"Proper Conan..." Read more

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  • Mr. A. E. Hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cult classic, and if you do not like it...'then to Hell with you'
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2010
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    Of the many genres of film that have come (and in some cases gone) over the years, few (with the possible exception of the Western) force you to sift through quite so many awful films to reach the few treasures as the 'Sword and Sorcery' genre. Up until the Lord of the Rings trilogy, many a far-fetched, un-thought-out plot was strung together with bad acting and poor effects and thrust upon fans of such films.

    Conan the Barbarian is almost certainly the best of the Sword and Sorcery genre, and whilst that is akin to being the best bobsledder in Jamaica, it is nonetheless an excellent - if flawed in some ways - film.

    It plots the early rise of Conan; orphaned at a young age when a tribe of warriors slaughter all the adults of his peaceful village and take the children into slavery, Conan, against all odds grows up to be immensely strong. Little more than an animal, he fights in the pits for his master and soon develops into a formidable combatant. Once finally free, he becomes a thief but always is determined to seek revenge for the murder of his parents.

    There are many blazing battles, spectacular visuals and a few excellent lines of dialogue. The true success of the film lies in the fact that it understands its weaknesses. For example, the plot can almost slow to a crawl in places as the plot is lacking in details at points. To combat this, the narration deliberately gives the film an air of mythology, as though an old legend, passed from father to son has lost much detail through the ages resulting in the film still being captivating.

    Likewise, another fault is Arnold Schwarzenegger who, at that point, was not long an immigrant to the USA and still spoke English with a heavy accent. His dialogue is less frequent but punctuated with thundering one liners such as: 'You killed my mother, you killed my father...YOU TOOK MY FATHER'S SWORD'. And Conan's prayer to Grom on the hilltop makes up for its simplicity with a forceful delivery that ranks it up with any monologue you are likely to see.

    There are other highlights such as a typically menacing performance from James Earl Jones and a thundering soundtrack that all make for a very enjoyable film and a cult classic. I say cult classic not because it is not a good film but because it is such heavy viewing that you will have to appreciate (not necessarily love) the genre to love this film. Conan the Barbarian is among Arnie's best films, bettered only by the two Terminator movies and maybe one or two others.

    A short note about the release of the film: It differs from the UK VHS release of the 1980s in some small details that are barely noticeable...until the end. The old UK VHS version, Thulsa Doom delivers one of the most frightening sermons in film history to full effect before being interrupted and then murdered by Conan. In this release, Conan is seen sneaking in with the daughter of King Osric and the sermon can only be heard in the background to considerably lessened effect. The final sequences also change the emphasis placed by the music with the VHS release again proving superior.

    Nonetheless, it is a classic, a great film that works around its faults very well and is definitely worth a look.
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  • Ms S. Randall
    5.0 out of 5 stars SPECTACULAR
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2014
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    always loved this film ... powerfull opening scenes ( i always remeber the cheer from the audience when Arnold first looked up from the wheel of pain ) ... brilliant story with colourful characters and doesn't shy away from the gore and violence that the subject deserves ... stunning visuals , excellent camera work ... i have owned this on vhs, dvd and now on blu ray and i am very pleased with the investment.

    Blu Ray > 235:1 ratio REGION FREE (plays on any blu-ray player) ... colour and contrast is very good with good textures and detail ... some of the darker scenes are grainy but this is an old film now and considering this the transfer is still good .. the bits cut from the british release fight scenes that ruined the continuity of the soundtrack ( cruelty to horses apparantly ) have been restored and the original ending has been re-edited to include the princess distracting the guards ( which also appeared on the later dvd releases ).

    Sound > Amazing ... DTS HD really brings this film to life ... the sound is well balanced with clear dialogue. Basil Poledouris's musical score is powerful and emotional. this really adds to the experience ... the surround sound is good too . the effects and orchestra are all around you bringing you into the film .

    Extras > the commentary is very entertaining and listening to Arnold and director John Milius reminiscing the making of this film is informative and great fun . 5/5 exactly .
    the "deleted scenes" are few and understandably cut. 2/5
    "the making of Conan" is an insightful and in depth story of bringing Conan to the big screen. ( runs 53 mins ) 4/5
    "the art of steel" documentary is an interesting look at sword making ( runs 15 mins ) 3/5
    "the Conan archives" is a collection of art , stills and music from the film ( runs 11 mins ) 4/5
    and 3 cinema trailers ( runs 4 mins ) 3/5
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  • PONDGURU OUTDOORS
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Sword and Sandals Film
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2023
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    This was the first 'fantasy' action film I saw way back in the early 80's.
    My mate's father had an old Betamax video machine and he had 3 films: Conan The Barbarian, Devil Hunter and some random smut film - even though I was in early teenage years the only film I wanted to watch when I went to his house was Conan The Barbarian. Every time.
    All my mates thought I was strange for choosing Conan over a smut film but I stand by my decision and must have seen this film dozens of times since those early days in the 80's. I've just watched Conan The Barbarian with my daughter (since it was my turn to pick the film) and although she doesn't appreciate it like I do she understands why I consider it to be a formative part of my evolution into a man.
    Conan represents the quintessential hero thrust onto a journey (the Hero's journey) and he comes out triumphant. How can that be wrong?
    Unfortunately Conan The Destroyer didn't really build on the legend (although it was entertaining) and Conan The Conqueror never happened - it's possibly the greatest trilogy which never got completed.
    We only really need the first film - Conan The Barbarian is a great film and has a killer soundtrack (possibly one of the best) by Basil Poledouris which works so well with the visuals and action.
    Some of the shots in the film are pure art and the director / editor manage to balance beautiful visuals with a believable story and great action.
    That's why Conan The Barbarian deserves 5 stars on Amazon
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  • roger boucher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dvd movie
    Reviewed in Canada on 6 June 2025
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  • Giovanni Cossu
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Conan" lässt Howard's Werke eindrucksvoll auferstehen.
    Reviewed in Germany on 20 January 2024
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    Als großer Fan von "Conan" und jemand, der die meisterhafte filmische Umsetzung von John Milius als episch und absolut gerecht den Werken von Robert E. Howard empfindet, möchte ich gerne versuchen den Film aus meiner Sichtweise zu beschreiben.

    "Conan" ist ein wahrhaft beeindruckendes filmisches Meisterwerk im Fantasy-Genre, das mich als großer Fan restlos begeistert hat. Die epische Musik von Basil Poledouris und die meisterhafte filmische Umsetzung von John Milius schaffen eine Atmosphäre, die die Essenz der Werke von Robert E. Howard auf beeindruckende Weise einfängt.

    Jede Szene des Films ist mit einer unglaublichen Liebe zum Detail gestaltet und strahlt eine faszinierende Mischung aus Abenteuer, Gewalt und Magie aus. Von den majestätischen Landschaften bis hin zu den kunstvoll gestalteten Kostümen und Requisiten wird jeder Aspekt der archaischen Welt von Conan sorgfältig zum Leben erweckt.

    Besonders hervorzuheben ist die akribische Detailtreue, mit der John Milius den Charakter des Conan zum Leben erweckt hat. Er verkörpert die Stärke, Wildheit und zugleich die innere Zerrissenheit des barbarischen Helden auf eindrucksvolle Weise.
    Arnold Schwarzenegger liefert in "Conan" eine schauspielerische Leistung ab, die perfekt auf seine physische Präsenz zugeschnitten ist. Seine imposante Statur verkörpert den Charakter Conan authentisch und überzeugend. Obwohl seine Sprechrolle im Film eher reduziert ist, beeinträchtigt dies keineswegs die Qualität des Films.

    Schwarzenegger nutzt seine begrenzten Dialoge geschickt und benötigt durch seine herausragende körperliche Darstellung und seine Ausdruckskraft oft keine Worte, um die Emotionen und Motivation des Charakters zu vermitteln. Seine Blicke, Gesten und Körperhaltung sprechen für sich und tragen zur Gesamtwirkung bei.

    Hervorheben ist die epische Musik von Basil Poledouris denn diese trägt maßgeblich zur intensiven Stimmung des Films bei. Jeder einzelne Ton, jeder orchestrierte Klang verstärkt die Spannung und lässt den Zuschauer mit den Charakteren mitfiebern. Die Musik ist eine perfekte Ergänzung zur filmischen Umsetzung und erzeugt eine emotionale Tiefe, die den Film zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis macht. Die Titelmelodie des Abenteuerstreifens sorgt allein schon für ein beeindruckendes akustisches Erlebnis. Es ist daher absolut gerechtfertigt, dass dieser Score als Meilenstein und eine der besten Filmmusiken überhaupt angesehen wird.

    Insgesamt ist "Conan" nicht nur ein Film für Fans des Fantasy-Genres, sondern ein Meisterwerk, das die Werke von Robert E. Howard auf eindrucksvolle Weise zum Leben erweckt. Die grandiose epische Musik von Basil Poledouris und die meisterhafte filmische Umsetzung von Milius John machen den Film zu einer wahrhaftigen Hommage an den barbarischen Helden Conan.
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  • kei
    5.0 out of 5 stars フアンタジーの名作
    Reviewed in Japan on 11 January 2003
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    すべてのヒーロー好きの方やファンタジー好きの方にお奨めの一本。若き日のシユワが美しくかっこいい。格闘家の船木誠勝氏がこの映画の大フアンであるのは有名である。
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  • Philippe74170
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très bien que ce chef d'oeuvre existe en Blu Ray
    Reviewed in France on 16 April 2025
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    Bien qu'il ai suscité des moqueries ce film est un chez d'oeuvre tant par la réalisation de l'adaptation de la bd que par la musique de Basil Poledouris. Un classique à voir et à revoir en Blu Ray dans une salle obscure!
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  • Jorge Santacruz Esparza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecta
    Reviewed in Mexico on 3 November 2017
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    Bendita tecnología que rescata, no sólo la imagen, sino el recuerdo de ésta que fue para mi una impactante película, quien de niño no fantaseó alguna vez con ser un poderoso guerrero, jajaja. El sonido en verdad me sorprendió, es potente y trajo de vuelta muchas emociones pueriles. Además es un obligado para los fans de este actor. El idioma no es un problema para quien tenga un dominio intermedio del inglés, incluso removiendo los subtítulos se comprende muy bien, además que por ser un título de acción los diálogos no son tan abundantes como en otro tipo de géneros. La imagen es muy buena. Muy recomendada.
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