100%. It isn’t mentioned in this documentary but I remember somewhere else either Poledouris or Milius saying Orff’s Carmina Burana heavily inspired it.
@@ShakaCthulu wasnt mentioned in the documentary is ABSURD. Its like not mentioning Arnold. It was Basils Masterwork of a lifetime. The sounds of which will echo for an eternity.
To this day, I've got goose bumps every time I listen to Basil's soundtrack. So majestic and fitting to the movie. It's one of those rare soundtracks you can listen to as if it was an original release of classical music.
Hear what oliver stone said.. he wanted more movies that arnold would come back every couple years and create a movie..man before arnold passes we need king conan
Single best movie soundtrack of all time, the first 15-20 minutes of the movie is basically an opera. Little dialogue, just reaction and music. This film does not get enough credit for how amazing it was put together, filmed, written and acted. Oddly enough being one of Arnold's first movie roles, it ended up being one of his best.
This is one of many movies that my Dad secretly took me to. I remember siting there with him when Arnold first came on the screen, and we both looked at each other and made the F*CK YEAH face! All my friends were jealous when I told them my Dad took me to see this. He took me to see Heavy Metal when it came out and he said, you REALLY can't tell anyone that I took you to see this! The old man took me to see Friday the 13th and First Blood, he loved these kind of movies until the day he checked out! I saw so many of these types of movies with him and I never said a word to my Mom! RIP POP!
My Mom took me to see Stir Crazy in the theatre, I was 8 and the stripper club scene had my mouth agape, my eyes slowly drifted over to see my Mom's reaction. She said and did nothing. The brief boob shot wasn't so much a big deal. I could see that on HBO after 8 on tv. I think it's great your Dad took you to see Heavy Metal. How old were you?
@@jdub8766 I think I was 11 or 12. I can't remember when it came out. He didn't worry too much about language or even nudity, he thought you're gonna see it at some point. He didn't want me to swear around everybody because my Mom didn't like that, he was pretty lax because he cussed all the time too. He just made sure that I knew the difference between a movie, and reality. I think many people have lost the plot on those lines.
Most people would see a woman and say "She's beautiful" or "She's powerful". You know you have the right director when he sees a woman and says "She's a Valkyrie"
It's an amazing movie and the biggest crime is this wasn't a franchise (Destroyer doesn't count). It is extremely underrated. Conan is probably the most mis-understood source material.
Intro 1:09 Origins of the project 5:49 New script and direction with John Milius 8:28 Production design with Ron Cobb 10:54 Casting 22:29 Training 26:42 Locations and shooting difficulties 32:23 Creatures and special effects 45:12 The post-script 45:43 Score with Basil Poledouris 49:31 Release and reception
Its incredible how talent from all over crashes together from all different directions to create amazing end products like this… Arnold the body builder, a dancer from Kansas, a surfing champion, accommodating darth vaders schedule, the director, the composer and his daughter… somethings are great and willed into existence its incredible to see….
One of the greatest movies of all time. The story, production, score, cast. . . you name it. Also gives me a sense of nostalgia, reminding me of my childhood when it used to air on the weekends.
This is textbook filmmaking at it's best. All the effort, all the skill, all the talent, all the artistry, all the passion.....this is why Conan was the incredible film that it turned out to be. This is the dedication that creates a timeless and classical film. It is a shame that film does not honour that tradition today.
What an awesome documentary on a criminally under appreciated film, what makes it even better is that all the people who were involved in it's production seem to hold the experience in an extremely high regard. Conan the Barbarian is still to this day the most gritty and believable presentation of a mythical bygone age ever committed to film. The casting is perfect, the tone and direction are spot on and with all the beautiful locations, great practical effects and stuntwork, amazing sets and fantastic production values, the whole experience is so immersive you can practically smell the environment presented on screen - then there is the *Legendary* score by Basil Poledouris which just takes the whole ensemble to another level of epic. This film is a true masterpiece and John Milius was right when he said to Arnold 'Pain is temporary but this film is forever'. It's just a shame Milius never got another shot at the franchise, his passion for it is clear to see.
Haha so awesome. I've adored this movie since I was a kid too. Although I have about 70% of the lines memorized, can I be an honorary member of the Recite The Movie club because I can recite Predator from beginning to end? 😃
"Crom is strong, strong on his mountain. If I die, I have to go before him Crom will ask " What is the riddle of steel?" And if I do not know it , he will cast me out of Valhalla and laugh at me
I was 12 and saw this when it came out in 1982. I've probably seen it 100 more times in the last 42 years. My brother and I were in the same bedroom and we'd play the soundtrack while going to sleep all the time and we'd start saying the scenes that went with the music/score as it played like "This is when he found the sword". Good memories.
This is how things should be done. With good concept, careful planning, attention to details and *huge* amount of passion. Amazing film, amazing story, amazing music, amazing cast.
My childhood movie and one of my greatest memories of my life watching this with my father. This was the bad ass movie of the 80s and I will cherish this experience with my son as should all fathers what a movie
I watched this when I was 12 years old with my Uncle and My Dad . We watched it back to back with The Road Warrior on a VCR in 1984..(The first rated R movies I ever saw) Changed my life forever!
Just finished the movie from beginning to end and wow. I could watch another 3 hours of it. It's such a great story and adventure. Definitely re watching. The settings and score are just phenomenal.
This movie is so underrated. It ranks up to classics like Once Upon a Time in the West and The Wild Bunch. Seen it a hundred of times and it still holds up! Simply one of the greatest movies in history! CROM 🖤
The amount of "non" actors in that movie is insane, yet they were all perfect for their roles. I also love how most time, there is nothing said, just action and that incredible music. You don't always need words to advance the story. The village attack at the beginning is the best intro in Cinema's history in my opinion. It's pure perfection and I don't think they even say 1 word!
I saw Conan the Barbarian the day it came out and 3 times after that. Once it came out on VHS and every other media I had a copy. I have no idea how many times I've watched this movie, but I bet its in the hundreds. Excellent.
First Arnold movie I ever saw , my older brother got me one night and said, "You gotta see this!" The riddle of steel... Will and conviction can conquer all. Great movie.
One of the greatest cinematic events of all time. I know when this came out the buzz on the street (hearing now that Oliver Stone planned a whole bunch of them) was three movies, Conan the Barbarian, Destroyer and Conqueror with Arnold as the lead. The dramatic shift in direction with Destroyer derailed the whole damn thing, and it's truly sad because these films could've been bigger than the MCU and Star Wars combined had they been realized. I mean this was Game of Thrones before it was a thing! The cast was perfect, the script was amazing and they made this movie totally believable. This movie can never be remade with the same success, and now it's too late to fix Destroyer, but they could always make Conqueror.
Fully agreed with everything you said here, a Conqueror or King Conan can still be done, what's mind blowing is the positive word of mouth and tribute to this film and hollywood's still pussyfooting around green lighting one last Arnold/ Conan well made pic
Everything about Conan is epic. The wholesome story, the acting, the actors themselves shine through, the moving music score, the visuals and art work. Of all Arnolds films, I enjoyed Conan the most.
This is my favorite movie in the early 80s very realistic fight scenes and Clash of the Titans and Repo Man and Bladerunner is my favorite too...I love the magician Mako narration of Conan the Barbarian.
This movie is extremely well done and respectful to the source material while being an original story. Truly epic and enjoyable, with characters that act like people instead of whatever a**hole you usually have in movies these days. And Basil’s score doubles the energy and power of each scene. Feels like the godfather of how well done fantasy/medieval/period movies should be done
Well spoken. I have it on DVD and never tire of watching it. I found a bunch of Conan books at a yard sale and enjoy them very much because of the movie
The movies were never the same without John Milius, he deserved a trilogy. Hopefully he’ll have one last hurrah with King Conan if not Mel Gibson, Robert Rodriguez, or some other crazy violent filmmaker will take over for him.
This is amazing, and I somehow just stumbled across this Doc. CTB had such a gritty, visceral feel, something totally lost on present day film. Score, costumes, characters, imagery…all top-notch. There is no substitution for genuine authenticity, and the conviction these people undertook is why the film is one of a kind. I will forever be a fan.
Always when I here the main Theme of Conan it makes me feel alive.. One of the best scores I know.. The Movie has aged very well and here and there I watch it.. It deffinatly is up there with one of the greatest pictures produced in that time..
a fantastic script... the perfect cast... great directorial vision. Awesome soundtrack. Classic Movie. Luckily produced in a time before computer CGI. Nearly perfect movie.
You? Do you want to live forever? ¡Honor and glory to "Conan", "Valeria, "Súbotai", "Wizard Akiro"..! ¡Honor and glory also for Basil Poledouris (RIP)..! Lima, Perú ..17/Dic/2020
The riddle of steel yes you know it don't you boy? Shall I tell you? It's the least I can do. STEEL ISN'T STRONG BOY! FLESH! IS STRONGER! LOOK around you look that beautiful girl. Come to me my child come ( SMASH) ! THAT IS STRENGTH BOY ! THAT IS POWER! What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?! Look at the strength of your body, the desire in your heart? I GAVE YOU THIS! Such a waste! Contemplate this on the Tree of Woe Crucify him
I first saw this movie when it came out on VHS. Then in 1994 I met, and eventually became really good friends with the actor that was the opponent that Conan faced in the pit fighting scene. And I'm still in contact with him all these years later. :)
There is a deep philosophy to R.E Howard's writing. Courage Resilience Heroism The idea that the human being is by far more capable than expected.. The whole diatribe of Thulsa Doom " steel is not strong... flesh is stronger " exemplifies it
Lots of movies I've watched and loved over the years, but only 3 I would call my favorites. 1) Night of the living Dead, the original 2) Excalibur 1981 and 3) Conan the Barbarian.
I like to interpret this quote as not meant to dissuade one from violence...but to encourage them to inject a certain level of repugnance in their own methods & violence so as to dissuade the enemy from using violence against them; you shall very well be & embrace the savage, for that is what you are. Use it.
"...every single weapon, everything has to be something that has the practicality and it would work." The best proof of this is Conan's Sword when it was the subject of the show "Forged in Fire" as out of hundreds of swords they've made this design performed the best out of all of them, even beating every historical sword in existence.
Awesome movie, great cast, brilliant practical fx, great stunts. Arnold's performance is amazing for someone with limited acting experience. He truly is Conan! 👍👏💪
Still my favorite movie of all time. An action and cinematic masterpiece. I saw it in my early teens and I still enjoy it in my early 50’s. This movie sparked my interest in fantasy adventure books and other media.
This was one of the best movies in history and was very under rated. Great score, great story, great acting and directing. I really wish Arnold would finish this series with the last Conan as a king. This movie inspired me to work out as a teenager and ultimately become a Cop. I’m retired now I would like to see the conclusion of this saga.
"He's looking for the person that is the person. Your face is right. Your stature is right. Your athletic ability is right." One of the details of great movies. Nowadays we get called racist for pointing that out in movies where already established characters are changed or look odd.
I am so proud, my son loved it, and we watched it together just a few years ago. He loved all these movies I loved as a kid. Terminator 2, Rambo First Blood, Conan...
Gerry Lopez was great ! Could have fooled me if he says he was just a surfer but then again that style of art probably helped with his talent in the film .
I thought the same a series of movies like Bond. It would have been a huge franchise. Studio missed a once in a lifetime chance but Arnold still lives. Please Crom one last Conan with Arnold.
A great movie in it’s genre. One of, if not the best. As was highlighted in this too short documentary, it had all the elements to make it so. Arnold as the titular character, a director that understood the mission, characters and story. The other, no less important actors, players, and musicians. Better than it’s given credit for by the general movie going audience. I’m glad it’s got its supportive fan base even all these years later.
Peter Jackson's his film the Lord of the Rings movie was influenced by Warrior No. 13 of antonio banderas and this movie was influenced by Conan the Barbarian.....Conan the Barbarian remains the original and the rest is just a fake . R.I.P frank frazetta , basil poledouris , robert howard .
It's insane that Conan the Barbarian took 5 years to make from start to finish. Star Wars: A New Hope only took 2 years to make, and it had a hell of a lot more speicial effects, and it cost considerably more money to make.
This movie was a generational masterpiece for us baby boomers, the characters were perfectly cast by the actors, the story line was hypnotic and the action was as close to the comic as possible without sending people to the morgue! A lifetime memory of action fantasy in my humble viewing opinion!👍🔍👀
I saw this film alone on my 24th birthday. I had just moved to a new city and didn't know anybody yet. I remember being completely transported by the soundtrack. When the film was over I went out, bought another ticket and sat through the film a second time just to listen to that symphony again.
One of the most important scores ever. It really is the soul of this film.
100%. It isn’t mentioned in this documentary but I remember somewhere else either Poledouris or Milius saying Orff’s Carmina Burana heavily inspired it.
@@ShakaCthulu I can see that. Imagine a cheesy B-movie score with this film.... Yeesh!
I agree.. the score tells the story .. a movie is nothing withouta good score
@@ShakaCthulu wasnt mentioned in the documentary is ABSURD. Its like not mentioning Arnold. It was Basils Masterwork of a lifetime. The sounds of which will echo for an eternity.
you can watch the movie once and completely visualize it again in your head just by listening to the score
Basil poledouris kills it with the music !
Sad to know that Jackson wanted him to make LoTR music but he already had cancer :/
@@hamuArt listening to lotr ost you understand that howard shore was clearly inspired by the work of basil
@@hamuArt I didn't know that he was supposed to score LOTR movies. Would love to hear that. What a shame.
Thank you for acknowledging his genius. Thought I'd have to be the one..
Beautiful Music!! Powerful Emotional ..Best soundtrack ever!
this is not a movie,this is a masterpiece.
👍👍👍
Damn right ! . Dope name by the way
True
Preach brother!
CR0M! Grant Me Revenge!
Every part of _Barbarian_ is gorgeous. The actors, the action, THE MUSIC, costumes, depiction of magic, no fluff, all STEEL!
What is steel compared to the hand that wields it ?!
If you have a vision for a film, anything is possible.
@@CliffuckingBooth "That boy is power!"
To this day, I've got goose bumps every time I listen to Basil's soundtrack. So majestic and fitting to the movie. It's one of those rare soundtracks you can listen to as if it was an original release of classical music.
Hear what oliver stone said.. he wanted more movies that arnold would come back every couple years and create a movie..man before arnold passes we need king conan
king conan for the win
Sadly they did do a sequel which is a pile of hot garbage with none of the magic or style of the original.
@@chrisgregory3063 - That was a remake
@@Icarusvampire Arnie did a sequel in 1984 called Conan the destroyer.
It’s hella bad!
@@chrisgregory3063 - Not to me it is not! I really like it!
I can't remember a more enchanting soundtrack in any other movie. It's simply amazing.
This is not surprising for a Greek composer who carries the genes of Hercules 👌🎶
I still listen to that soundtrack it's just beautiful and powerful couldn't be done any better again
Single best movie soundtrack of all time, the first 15-20 minutes of the movie is basically an opera. Little dialogue, just reaction and music. This film does not get enough credit for how amazing it was put together, filmed, written and acted. Oddly enough being one of Arnold's first movie roles, it ended up being one of his best.
Again Italians made it... Like the westerns we teached those Hollywood pedi's again how to make a real cinematic screen
i love the entire soundtrack but if i had to pick i like the Orgy music part the best.
This is one of many movies that my Dad secretly took me to. I remember siting there with him when Arnold first came on the screen, and we both looked at each other and made the F*CK YEAH face! All my friends were jealous when I told them my Dad took me to see this. He took me to see Heavy Metal when it came out and he said, you REALLY can't tell anyone that I took you to see this! The old man took me to see Friday the 13th and First Blood, he loved these kind of movies until the day he checked out! I saw so many of these types of movies with him and I never said a word to my Mom! RIP POP!
My Mom took me to see Stir Crazy in the theatre, I was 8 and the stripper club scene had my mouth agape, my eyes slowly drifted over to see my Mom's reaction. She said and did nothing. The brief boob shot wasn't so much a big deal. I could see that on HBO after 8 on tv. I think it's great your Dad took you to see Heavy Metal. How old were you?
Cool dad!
@@jdub8766 I think I was 11 or 12. I can't remember when it came out. He didn't worry too much about language or even nudity, he thought you're gonna see it at some point. He didn't want me to swear around everybody because my Mom didn't like that, he was pretty lax because he cussed all the time too. He just made sure that I knew the difference between a movie, and reality. I think many people have lost the plot on those lines.
It was Indiana Jones for me and my Dad; anyone can be a Jedi now a days but...well, Dads. F*CK YEAH!
Your dad is metal!
I've loved it since I was a kid, Conan is a classic.
One of my favorite movies
I'm 53yrs old I loved it since I've first seen it on cable TV in the early 80s
What is especially interesting is how they chose the actors for the main roles in this picture. It was, quite simply, the perfect cast.
Most people would see a woman and say "She's beautiful" or "She's powerful". You know you have the right director when he sees a woman and says "She's a Valkyrie"
cringe@@kickballjedi
It's an amazing movie and the biggest crime is this wasn't a franchise (Destroyer doesn't count). It is extremely underrated. Conan is probably the most mis-understood source material.
calm dowen u talkin out your ass now lol who are u to say wot counts some random potato on the net lol
Even the soundtrack is freaking Amazing!
Like Star Wars this movie leaned heavily on the Score
One of the best soundtracks ever written.
Conan the Barbarian is a masterpiece.
Intro
1:09 Origins of the project
5:49 New script and direction with John Milius
8:28 Production design with Ron Cobb
10:54 Casting
22:29 Training
26:42 Locations and shooting difficulties
32:23 Creatures and special effects
45:12 The post-script
45:43 Score with Basil Poledouris
49:31 Release and reception
The end is so poetic i wish films today have that too
Its incredible how talent from all over crashes together from all different directions to create amazing end products like this… Arnold the body builder, a dancer from Kansas, a surfing champion, accommodating darth vaders schedule, the director, the composer and his daughter… somethings are great and willed into existence its incredible to see….
One of the greatest movies of all time. The story, production, score, cast. . . you name it.
Also gives me a sense of nostalgia, reminding me of my childhood when it used to air on the weekends.
Whatta film. One of the best cinematic creations in history. I never get sick of a single thing about this film. Perfection.
This is textbook filmmaking at it's best. All the effort, all the skill, all the talent, all the artistry, all the passion.....this is why Conan was the incredible film that it turned out to be. This is the dedication that creates a timeless and classical film. It is a shame that film does not honour that tradition today.
What an awesome documentary on a criminally under appreciated film, what makes it even better is that all the people who were involved in it's production seem to hold the experience in an extremely high regard.
Conan the Barbarian is still to this day the most gritty and believable presentation of a mythical bygone age ever committed to film. The casting is perfect, the tone and direction are spot on and with all the beautiful locations, great practical effects and stuntwork, amazing sets and fantastic production values, the whole experience is so immersive you can practically smell the environment presented on screen - then there is the *Legendary* score by Basil Poledouris which just takes the whole ensemble to another level of epic.
This film is a true masterpiece and John Milius was right when he said to Arnold 'Pain is temporary but this film is forever'. It's just a shame Milius never got another shot at the franchise, his passion for it is clear to see.
Damn dude you gave me the shills❤❤❤
I can recite every line in this movie from beginning to end and I own the soundtrack it is hands down the greatest movie ever made no arguments!
Me too, it used to annoy people no end when I went to watch it at the movies... shut the F up.... hahahaha, love the movie.
Haha so awesome. I've adored this movie since I was a kid too. Although I have about 70% of the lines memorized, can I be an honorary member of the Recite The Movie club because I can recite Predator from beginning to end? 😃
"Crom is strong, strong on his mountain. If I die, I have to go before him Crom will ask " What is the riddle of steel?" And if I do not know it , he will cast me out of Valhalla and laugh at me
well not many words and conan was a man of very little said.
I was 12 and saw this when it came out in 1982. I've probably seen it 100 more times in the last 42 years.
My brother and I were in the same bedroom and we'd play the soundtrack while going to sleep all the time and we'd start saying the scenes that went with the music/score as it played like "This is when he found the sword". Good memories.
I fuckin love this movie and it has the best score for a film ever made !
Look up Carl Orffs Carmina Burana and you will hear similar themes in there.
I love the music of that movie . I work out to it a.c ll the time
The best music .. very moving
It's phenomenal. The first cover we did on our channel. This is probably my favorite soundtrack and definitely one of my favorite films!
This is how things should be done. With good concept, careful planning, attention to details and *huge* amount of passion. Amazing film, amazing story, amazing music, amazing cast.
My favorite movie of all time. I grew up reading Robert E. Howard, this was the best adaptation. So cool to see this documentary.
My childhood movie and one of my greatest memories of my life watching this with my father. This was the bad ass movie of the 80s and I will cherish this experience with my son as should all fathers what a movie
As long as there is air in my lungs I will think of my Dad....I mean, thanks Dad...by Crom!
the world of conan had so much to tell us.
This you can trust
It's an awesome movie. Great music, great costumes, great atmosphere, great everything really. Beautiful.
John Milius' direction with Basil Poledouris music is just majestic. There's been nothing like it then or since.
I watched this when I was 12 years old with my Uncle and My Dad . We watched it back to back with The Road Warrior on a VCR in 1984..(The first rated R movies I ever saw) Changed my life forever!
Just finished the movie from beginning to end and wow. I could watch another 3 hours of it. It's such a great story and adventure. Definitely re watching. The settings and score are just phenomenal.
A 700yr crucifixion before the Jesus story
This movie is pure perfection of every level.
Collected Conan comics as a kid and Arnold brought him to life..I've been a fan of Arnold ever since..Thanks big guy..
John Milius finest hour ... pure gold. Only wish the franchise gave us x10 more Conan films with Schwarzenegger .....
The musical score for this film was so good, it elevated it to another level.
Someone needs to start a petition for the making of King Conan. They need to know how important this is, all hail Amra the Lion.
Basil Poledouris is a Genius, his music was the perfect compliment to this masterpiece of a movie.
This movie is so underrated. It ranks up to classics like Once Upon a Time in the West and The Wild Bunch. Seen it a hundred of times and it still holds up! Simply one of the greatest movies in history!
CROM 🖤
Your comment is overrated……
I seen this when I was 9 years old...30 years later and I still consider it the greatest film made...
The amount of "non" actors in that movie is insane, yet they were all perfect for their roles. I also love how most time, there is nothing said, just action and that incredible music. You don't always need words to advance the story. The village attack at the beginning is the best intro in Cinema's history in my opinion. It's pure perfection and I don't think they even say 1 word!
I saw Conan the Barbarian the day it came out and 3 times after that. Once it came out on VHS and every other media I had a copy. I have no idea how many times I've watched this movie, but I bet its in the hundreds. Excellent.
First Arnold movie I ever saw , my older brother got me one night and said, "You gotta see this!"
The riddle of steel... Will and conviction can conquer all.
Great movie.
One of the greatest cinematic events of all time. I know when this came out the buzz on the street (hearing now that Oliver Stone planned a whole bunch of them) was three movies, Conan the Barbarian, Destroyer and Conqueror with Arnold as the lead. The dramatic shift in direction with Destroyer derailed the whole damn thing, and it's truly sad because these films could've been bigger than the MCU and Star Wars combined had they been realized. I mean this was Game of Thrones before it was a thing! The cast was perfect, the script was amazing and they made this movie totally believable. This movie can never be remade with the same success, and now it's too late to fix Destroyer, but they could always make Conqueror.
Fully agreed with everything you said here, a Conqueror or King Conan can still be done, what's mind blowing is the positive word of mouth and tribute to this film and hollywood's still pussyfooting around green lighting one last Arnold/ Conan well made pic
So true! I must have been 12 when i saw this on VHS. I got blown out! The special effects were excellent! (I very first vhs movie!)
@@rubyTech I heard it's the rights owner who's stopping the whole thing.
@@lunarmodule6419 what a shame , we might need a movement like the Synder Cut here to chug things along 🤜🏽🤛🏽
@@lunarmodule6419 yup, that’s a great memory to have . I may have been 7/8 years old and tbh I was fixated on the movie then, still am to this day
Everything about Conan is epic.
The wholesome story, the acting, the actors themselves shine through, the moving music score, the visuals and art work.
Of all Arnolds films, I enjoyed Conan the most.
This is my favorite movie in the early 80s very realistic fight scenes and Clash of the Titans and Repo Man and Bladerunner is my favorite too...I love the magician Mako narration of Conan the Barbarian.
the score on the movie was so phanomenal - i think this was the binder to everything in this movie - the score
This movie is extremely well done and respectful to the source material while being an original story. Truly epic and enjoyable, with characters that act like people instead of whatever a**hole you usually have in movies these days. And Basil’s score doubles the energy and power of each scene. Feels like the godfather of how well done fantasy/medieval/period movies should be done
Best sword & sorcerer movie ever.
Well spoken. I have it on DVD and never tire of watching it. I found a bunch of Conan books at a yard sale and enjoy them very much because of the movie
@@vdog4799 I know, right? The musical score and scenic background match perfect together. This movie often feels like an epic painting to me.
Agreed! bar none!
Facts!!
yeah its pretty good. That music. Its like LOTR back before LOTR. I dont think the destroyer was as good this one.
The movies were never the same without John Milius, he deserved a trilogy.
Hopefully he’ll have one last hurrah with King Conan if not Mel Gibson, Robert Rodriguez, or some other crazy violent filmmaker will take over for him.
I cried watching this. Bless all of them for making such a great piece of history. It helped shape me as a man. Much love and respect! ❤️
This is amazing, and I somehow just stumbled across this Doc. CTB had such a gritty, visceral feel, something totally lost on present day film. Score, costumes, characters, imagery…all top-notch. There is no substitution for genuine authenticity, and the conviction these people undertook is why the film is one of a kind. I will forever be a fan.
Always when I here the main Theme of Conan it makes me feel alive.. One of the best scores I know.. The Movie has aged very well and here and there I watch it.. It deffinatly is up there with one of the greatest pictures produced in that time..
Conan the Barbarian is the undisputed king of the fantasy movies of the 1980s.
I remember watching this making off in the early 2000s, excelent.
a fantastic script... the perfect cast... great directorial vision. Awesome soundtrack. Classic Movie. Luckily produced in a time before computer CGI. Nearly perfect movie.
Screw the critics, CTB is a MASTERPIECE!
Dino De Laurentiis was a legendary movie producer. AND he had legendary eyebrows!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
0:27 That pose, the way he holds the sword, maintains eye contact with the enemy, the paint over his face is both intimidating and badass!
Agree with devilrobrob...imagine what could have been, a Conan movie every two years. And yes, a King Conan movie 🎬 😂😂❤❤
You?
Do you want to live forever?
¡Honor and glory to "Conan", "Valeria, "Súbotai", "Wizard Akiro"..!
¡Honor and glory also for Basil Poledouris (RIP)..! Lima, Perú ..17/Dic/2020
The cut scene when the bodyguards kill King Ostric really adds to the mythos and how powerful and overreaching the Tulsa Doom cult is
I'll never forget when my dad showed me connan as a kid. I absolutely loved the movie and sparked my facination with film making.
“Now they will know why they are afraid of the dark” wow. JEJ, a national treasure.
The riddle of steel yes you know it don't you boy? Shall I tell you? It's the least I can do. STEEL ISN'T STRONG BOY! FLESH! IS STRONGER! LOOK around you look that beautiful girl. Come to me my child come ( SMASH) ! THAT IS STRENGTH BOY ! THAT IS POWER! What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?! Look at the strength of your body, the desire in your heart? I GAVE YOU THIS! Such a waste! Contemplate this on the Tree of Woe Crucify him
I first saw this movie when it came out on VHS. Then in 1994 I met, and eventually became really good friends with the actor that was the opponent that Conan faced in the pit fighting scene. And I'm still in contact with him all these years later. :)
such great synergy between source material and crew. my favourite film ever
There is a deep philosophy to R.E Howard's writing.
Courage
Resilience
Heroism
The idea that the human being is by far more capable than expected..
The whole diatribe of Thulsa Doom " steel is not strong... flesh is stronger " exemplifies it
Lots of movies I've watched and loved over the years, but only 3 I would call my favorites. 1) Night of the living Dead, the original 2) Excalibur 1981 and 3) Conan the Barbarian.
"violence is repugnant" yet there is the theme of valor in stopping evil in the film
I like to interpret this quote as not meant to dissuade one from violence...but to encourage them to inject a certain level of repugnance in their own methods & violence so as to dissuade the enemy from using violence against them; you shall very well be & embrace the savage, for that is what you are. Use it.
"...every single weapon, everything has to be something that has the practicality and it would work."
The best proof of this is Conan's Sword when it was the subject of the show "Forged in Fire" as out of hundreds of swords they've made this design performed the best out of all of them,
even beating every historical sword in existence.
Awesome movie, great cast, brilliant practical fx, great stunts. Arnold's performance is amazing for someone with limited acting experience. He truly is Conan! 👍👏💪
Still my favorite movie of all time. An action and cinematic masterpiece. I saw it in my early teens and I still enjoy it in my early 50’s. This movie sparked my interest in fantasy adventure books and other media.
This was one of the best movies in history and was very under rated. Great score, great story, great acting and directing. I really wish Arnold would finish this series with the last Conan as a king. This movie inspired me to work out as a teenager and ultimately become a Cop. I’m retired now I would like to see the conclusion of this saga.
"He's looking for the person that is the person. Your face is right. Your stature is right. Your athletic ability is right."
One of the details of great movies. Nowadays we get called racist for pointing that out in movies where already established characters are changed or look odd.
To this day, I will occasionally look at a coworker and ask them, "what is best in life?"
It is very rare indeed that I get the correct answer.
15:37 the kid who plays young Arnold/Conan is perfect
Oh man. The scene where the old sword is broken hit me like a truck when I watched this when I was older. A pretty goddamn good movie.
I am so proud, my son loved it, and we watched it together just a few years ago. He loved all these movies I loved as a kid. Terminator 2, Rambo First Blood, Conan...
Gerry Lopez was great ! Could have fooled me if he says he was just a surfer but then again that style of art probably helped with his talent in the film .
I just watched Barbarian a millionth time - just discovered this …
I am so grateful to have seen almost all these great 80's movies when they came out. Truly epic then and even greater now!
I practice kendo and Arnie's cuts in this movie always impresses me. He manages to put the energy of his cut through the right part of the sword.
This is my all time favorite movie ever. The soundtrack is also epic!
you don`t see so much acting in a whole year in movies now days.i am so happy i`ve seen these films and the guys acting in them
I thought the same a series of movies like Bond. It would have been a huge franchise. Studio missed a once in a lifetime chance but Arnold still lives. Please Crom one last Conan with Arnold.
Best movie score ever for a very, very long time to come.
A great movie in it’s genre. One of, if not the best. As was highlighted in this too short documentary, it had all the elements to make it so. Arnold as the titular character, a director that understood the mission, characters and story. The other, no less important actors, players, and musicians. Better than it’s given credit for by the general movie going audience. I’m glad it’s got its supportive fan base even all these years later.
Mako was superb .... I love his voice but also his laughter
One of the best movies ever made. Literally ever.
They made a big deal about violence back in that era. But This is sword and magic. It's an amazing movie.
For no one - no one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts. This... This you can trust.
This was by far the best fantasy movie before PJ's LOTR. The music is really outstanding.
Peter Jackson's his film the Lord of the Rings movie was influenced by Warrior No. 13 of antonio banderas and this movie was influenced by Conan the Barbarian.....Conan the Barbarian remains the original and the rest is just a fake . R.I.P frank frazetta , basil poledouris , robert howard .
In the many years to come... Conan will like likely be one of the best movies on all levels to be considered a true masterpiece.
One of the greatest undervalued films of all time. Good story, perfect photography, incredible music... Great silences.
Still the best Conan movie/tv show ever.
This movie was such a big part of my childhood, one of the reasons why I wanted to pursue acting and film was because of this film
For me this is the best movie ever made.
I'm reading Arnold's autobiography at the moment. Just go to the chapter on Conan. It's a good book! Check it out.
what is the books name? i might buy that book too.
@@sannakarppinen4163 It's called Total Recall
@@crusherrSK thank you for the information 💐💐
Same ! The book has so many interesting stories about this movie. I had no idea.
"...and they put in a Vulture that had just died, mysteriously" lol
It's insane that Conan the Barbarian took 5 years to make from start to finish. Star Wars: A New Hope only took 2 years to make, and it had a hell of a lot more speicial effects, and it cost considerably more money to make.
movies just cannot match the Masterpiece that is Conan. thank you for a behind the scenes look with the interviews of cast and crew
This movie was a generational masterpiece for us baby boomers, the characters were perfectly cast by the actors, the story line was hypnotic and the action was as close to the comic as possible without sending people to the morgue!
A lifetime memory of action fantasy in my humble viewing opinion!👍🔍👀
I saw this film alone on my 24th birthday. I had just moved to a new city and didn't know anybody yet. I remember being completely transported by the soundtrack. When the film was over I went out, bought another ticket and sat through the film a second time just to listen to that symphony again.