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Jun 29, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: June 29 1984 – Conan the Destroyer Premieres in Theaters.

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...

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