Review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) by Ken T — 15 Aug 2010

Arnold is good and James Earl Jones has long hair. I just don't like the whole "swords and sandals" genre.

This review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) was written by Ken T on 15 Aug 2010.

Conan the Barbarian has generally received positive reviews.

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