On this day June 29 1984, Conan the Destroyer premiered in theaters. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the iconic sword swinging warrior, the film was the sequel to the 1982 hit Conan the Barbarian and continued the adventures of the powerful Cimmerian in a world of magic, monsters, and brutal battles.
Directed by Richard Fleischer, the movie featured a more fantastical tone than its darker predecessor. With supporting performances by Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, and Mako, Conan the Destroyer delivered action packed entertainment that appealed to fans of heroic fantasy and 80s spectacle.
80s insight: Conan the Destroyer helped solidify Arnold Schwarzenegger’s status as a leading action star and proved that fantasy epics still had a place in the blockbuster era of the 80s.
Directed by Richard Fleischer, the movie featured a more fantastical tone than its darker predecessor. With supporting performances by Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, and Mako, Conan the Destroyer delivered action packed entertainment that appealed to fans of heroic fantasy and 80s spectacle.
80s insight: Conan the Destroyer helped solidify Arnold Schwarzenegger’s status as a leading action star and proved that fantasy epics still had a place in the blockbuster era of the 80s.
