Review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) by Cory L — 01 Aug 2011

In its time, "Conan" is the champion of campy sword-and-sorcerery tales.

This review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) was written by Cory L on 01 Aug 2011.

Conan the Barbarian has generally received positive reviews.

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