Singer Grace Jones performed the female warrior Zula, the last of her tribe. When he grows up he becomes a fearless, invincible fighter. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mako reprising their roles as Conan and Akiro, the Wizard of the Mounds, respectively. Jehnna expresses romantic interest in Conan, but he rebuffs her and declares his devotion to Valeria. As they search for Jehnna Conan is separated from the group, and the others are forced to watch him battle a fierce man-beast in a hall of mirrors. A Witness Protection specialist becomes suspicious of his co-workers when dealing with a case involving high-tech weapons. The adventurers travel to the castle of Thoth-Amon, where the gem is located. Zula and Malak join the fight, but are effortlessly swept aside by him. ", "Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'The Legend of Conan' May Not Happen After All", https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/dku4cn/terminator_2_judgment_day_fan_screening_turned/f4kdlpf/?context=3, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conan_the_Destroyer&oldid=1014523244, Films produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis, Articles needing additional references from November 2009, All articles needing additional references, Articles needing additional references from November 2017, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 27 March 2021, at 15:56. The Official Universal Studios Entertainment Facebook Page Universal Studios. [7], Roger Ebert rated the film 3 out of 4 stars and wrote that Conan the Destroyer is "sillier, funnier, and more entertaining" than the first film. [3], Conan the Destroyer grossed $31 million in the U.S.[2] Schwarzenegger, Fleischer, and De Laurentiis subsequently teamed up again to make Red Sonja a year later. The wandering barbarian, Conan, alongside his goofy rogue pal, Malak, are tasked with escorting Queen Taramis' virgin niece, Princess Jehnna and her bodyguard, Bombaata, to a mystical island fortress. And in production a new ¨Conan¨ by Marcus Nispel with Jason Momoa,Rose McGowan and Ron Perlman. Followed by several low-grade imitations and rip offs, and spawned TV series starred by Ralph Moller. In other words, it seem likely Conan enthusiasts and juvenile viewers will be delighted. None. Cardiff's other notable films include John Huston's The African Queen (1951), King Vidor's War and Peace (1956), and Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985). [26], Kim Wayans' spoof portrayals of Grace Jones on the show In Living Color are based on Grace's performance of Zula in Conan the Destroyer. The cast also includes Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Tracey Walter, and Olivia d'Abo. [16][17], In October 2012, Universal Pictures announced plans for Schwarzenegger to return to the role of Conan for the film The Legend of Conan. Conan confronts Bombaata and kills him in combat. Spoiler warning! [citation needed] To secure a PG rating, Sarah Douglas said several scenes involving her character were cut, including a sex scene with Schwarzenegger, slapping Chamberlain, a virgin sacrifice, and the seduction of a statue. She tests their combat ability with several of her guards. This was the family-friendly version of Conan. Malak shows them a secret route to the throne room. Character sheet for Conan the Destroyer. In 1985, Australian heavy metal music group Prowler changed its name to Taramis after the character from the film. Read full review Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway wrote the original story treatment but were dissastified with the final screenplay by Stanley Mann and the finished film. [10], Rotten Tomatoes, which collects both contemporary and modern reviews, reports that 25% of 24 surveyed critics gave the film a positive review; the average rating is 4.42/10. Need some help finding the best things to watch on Netflix? Directed by Richard Fleischer. [13] The adaptation was also available as a two-issue limited series.[14]. He learns that Jehnna will be ritually sacrificed to awaken Dagoth. Akiro has been captured by a tribe of cannibals, and must first be rescued. View production, box office, & company info. He is now joined by clumsy Malak(Tracey… Also cut is a double horse-fall in the opening battle. Conan the Destroyer originally received an R-rating like its predecessor, but the film was recut to secure a PG-rating. Toth-Amon enters the chamber and transforms into a Man Ape. [3], In the film, a camel is knocked to the ground, and after struggling to get back up, its hind legs are drawn forward with wires so that it is forced to sit down before falling to the ground. 60 talking about this. Last time: Conan and company began their quest, picking up new members Zula (okay, I’m calling Grace Jones by her character name now) and Mako (still calling him Mako). Jehnna offers Conan marriage and the opportunity to rule the kingdom with her, but he declines and departs to find further adventures and his own place in the world. [20][21][22][23][24] However, in April 2017, Morgan stated that Universal had dropped the project, but that there remains a possibility of a television series. Based on the character Conan the Barbarian created by Robert E. Howard, it is the sequel to Conan the Barbarian (1982). Arnold Schwarzenegger was committed to the film Predator, and De Laurentiis's contract with the star had expired after his obligation to Red Sonja (his role in which was originally intended to be Conan) and Raw Deal, and he was not keen to negotiate a new one. ", "Arnold Schwarzenegger Confirms Terminator Role; Talks King Conan and Twins 2 - No Really, Twins 2", Legend of Conan Writer Teases Opening Shot & ‘Worthy’ Conan Sequel, "What's Happening With The Legend of Conan? Conan the Destroyer is essentially a novelization of the second Conan film. Mako returns as Akiro the wizard. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Fleischer had already made Barabbas (1961) and Mandingo (1975) for Dino De Laurentiis. Action 1984 1 hr 41 min. This was the seven-foot, one-inch-tall basketball player Wilt Chamberlain's only movie role and the debut of Olivia d'Abo, who played the petulant teenaged princess. Impressive musical score composed and conducted by Basil Poledouris as vibrant as the original Conan. It's up to an ex-cop who now runs an elite security outfit to stop him. Tim Harrison Snlmidgit@hotmail.com. Jones just about runs off with the picture. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns with a vengeance in the sword and sorcery adventure Conan the Destroyer. Conan the Destroyer initially received an R rating from … Conan the Destroyer. Conan the Destroyer (Blu-ray) Average Rating: (4.0) stars out of 5 stars 3 ratings, based on 3 reviews. The Official Universal Studios Entertainment Facebook Page A retired Special Forces colonel tries to save his daughter, who was abducted by his former subordinate. Conan the Destroyer has much lighter tone than the original classic. Conan the Destroyer was theatrically released in the United States on June 29, 1984, by Universal Pictures. The director was to have been either Guy Hamilton or John Guillermin. Conan the Destroyer is a Conan novel by Robert Jordan, published by TOR Books as a novelization of the 1984 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger with the same title. Conan the Destroyer Synopsis: The wandering barbarian, Conan, alongside his goofy rogue pal, Malak, are tasked with escorting Queen Taramis' virgin niece, Princess Jehnna and her bodyguard, Bombaata, to a mystical island fortress. Written by The rising Dagoth becomes distorted from a human statue into a monstrous entity. Sven-Ole Thorsen, who played Thorgrim in the first film, also returned, but this time he had to partially cover his face with a mask, as he was playing a different (yet more bearded) character. [15] The names of the characters were changed to distance the graphic novel from the movie: Dagoth became Azoth, Jehnna became Natari, Zula became Shumballa, Bombaata became Strabo, Thoth-Amon became Rammon, and the characters of Queen Taramis and The Leader were combined into sorcerer Karanthes, father of Natari. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Based on the character Conan the Barbarian created by Robert E. Howard, it is the sequel to Conan the Barbarian (1982). In the morning Akiro divines this and also divines a hidden entrance to the castle through a water gate. The third Conan film fell into development hell, the script eventually being turned into Kull the Conqueror. I say essentially because it is penned by the late Robert Jordan, who wrote a lot of Conan adventures before he got famous with the epic Wheel of Time fantasy series. Plot and/or ending details follow. Carlo Rambaldi created the Dagoth monster. Cardiff had already photographed The Vikings (1958), Crossed Swords (1977), and Amityville 3-D (1983) for the director. Conan the Destroyer is a 1984 American epic sword and sorcery film directed by Richard Fleischer from a screenplay by Stanley Mann and a story by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. 97. [4] André the Giant had an uncredited role as the Dagoth monster.[5]. Conan The Destroyer (1984) - Official® Trailer 1 [HD] - YouTube. Add-on services (0 Selected) Show Less. Conan the Destroyer (1984) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Pg. The ritual involves obtaining a jeweled horn and the sacrifice of her virginal 16 year-old niece Princess Jehnna (Olivia d'Abo). Along the way, Conan reunites with the wise wizard, Akiro and befriends the fierce female fighter, Zula. Conan the Destroyer is a rather silly follow-up, with less raw emotion, less excitement and far too many dumb sidekicks. Bombaata feigns ignorance about the attack. [9] Vincent Canby of The New York Times wrote that Schwarzenegger struggles with the film's more comedic tone. Jehnna obtains it while Akiro deciphers engravings. Conan the Destroyer is the ideal sword and sorcery picture. 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