Conan, the legendary hero of swords and sorcery created by Robert E. Howard was later transformed from pulp magazines into movies, TV shows, and much more. His first big-screen outing was also a pivotal career move for bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger, who became a bona fide movie star by anchoring director John Milius’ epic adventure film Conan the Barbarian Arnie’s presence is statuesque. Not everyone can pull off the fashion risk that comes with a little furry loincloth. But Arnie nails it. But yes, there are a couple of solid stories to back it all up, reunited in Arrow’s magnificent new “Conan Chronicles” boxed set featuring 1982’s Conan the Barbarian The 1984 sequel Conan the DestroyerBoth on 4K Bluray
Oliver Stone is the co-author of this book. Conan the Barbarian explores the theme of suffering, which serves the big brute’s “origin,” orphaned and taken from his home to live as a slave, then as a gladiator, and later as a thief and a mercenary. The honorable soldier of fortune and his cohorts are hired by a mysterious cult leader to rescue a Princess. This journey will take a heavy price before…
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