Review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) by Kevin O — 31 Jul 2009

One of Arnie's best. Great Action/ Adventure. Beautifully shot, with a wonderful score and killer sword fights.

This review of Conan the Barbarian (1982) was written by Kevin O on 31 Jul 2009.

Conan the Barbarian has generally received positive reviews.

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