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Conan the Destroyer (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Conan the Destroyer is a 1984 action adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeff Corey and MAKO. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $31 million worldwide. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
29%
worldwide gross
$31M
Metascore
53
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Conan the Destroyer (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
Action , Adventure , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Conan the Destroyer About?

The premise of Conan the Destroyer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Amidst a world of sorcery and savage landscapes, Conan undertakes a dangerous journey to retrieve a sacred gemstone. He joins forces with a resourceful princess, a loyal wizard, and a fierce sub-commander to face a malevolent sorcerer and his monstrous minions. The quest leads them through treacherous dungeons and across vast territories, testing their courage and skill in a visually stunning and action-packed fantasy adventure.

Conan the Destroyer Themes & Keywords

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  • princess
  • wizard
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  • staff
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  • dual wield
  • human sacrifice
  • combat
  • violence
  • tough guy
  • hall of mirrors
  • wizards' duel
  • virgin sacrifice
  • monster
  • man ape
  • warrior
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  • magician
  • female warrior
  • sword and sorcery
  • sequel
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  • 10000s b.c.
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  • good versus evil
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  • punching an animal
  • good man
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  • character name as title
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  • temple
  • underground building
  • muscleman
  • second part
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  • part of duology
  • male protagonist
  • chronicler
  • long hair
  • horseback riding
  • equestrianism
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Cast & crew

Conan the Destroyer Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Jeff Corey and MAKO. Directed by Richard Fleischer; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Richard Fleischer

More films directed by Richard Fleischer, best-rated first: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Fantastic Voyage, Soylent Green and Tora! Tora! Tora!.

Full filmography
Ratings

Conan the Destroyer Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Conan the Destroyer 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.

Plot

Conan the Destroyer Plot Summary

What happens in Conan the Destroyer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Conan, alongside his companion Malak, finds himself face-to-face with Queen Taramis of Shadizar, who subjects them to a test of combat against her guards. Impressed by their prowess, she presents Conan with a perilous quest. Initially refusing her proposition, Conan changes his mind upon hearing that she can resurrect his beloved Valeria. Thus, he agrees to escort the Queen’s niece, Princess Jehnna, a virgin destined to restore the jeweled horn of the dreaming god Dagoth. To locate the horn, they must first retrieve the powerful magic gem known as the Heart of Ahriman. Joining them is Bombaata, the captain of Taramis’s guards, who secretly harbors orders to eliminate Conan once they obtain the gem.

Full summary

The whole story of Conan the Destroyer, scene by scene

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Box office

Conan the Destroyer Box Office

Conan the Destroyer grossed $31 million worldwide.

1984 box office

Worldwide gross

$31M

US & Canada
$31M
Videos

Conan the Destroyer Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Original Trailer
  • Clip Conan vs. The Mirror Monster
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Conan the Destroyer?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who does Queen Taramis ask Conan to escort?

Details

Conan the Destroyer Also Known As

46 alternative titles, including “Conan, a barbár 2. - A pusztító” and “Conan 2”.

Also known as
  • Conan, a barbár 2. - A pusztító
  • Conan 2
  • Conan El Destructor
  • Conan, el defensor
  • Konan razrushitelya
  • Kingu obu desutoroiyâ: Konan Part 2
  • Konan uništitelj
  • Conan 2 - Förgöraren
  • Conan The Barbarian 2 - The Destroyer
  • Kónan o Exolothreftís
  • Konan Razrushitel'
  • Konan 2: Ruynivnyk
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  • Ničitel Conan
  • Conan - Der Zerstörer
  • Conan, el destructor
  • Conan der Zerstörer
  • Conan il distruttore
  • Conan le destructeur
  • O Destruidor
  • Conan ničitel
  • Conan II
  • Конан Разрушитель
  • Conan Niszczyciel
  • Conan, a pusztító
  • Conan: Förgöraren
  • Конан уништитељ
  • 毁灭者柯南
  • Conan distrugătorul
  • Conan den uovervindelige
  • קונאן המשמיד
  • Κόναν ο Εξολοθρευτής
  • 코난 2: 디스트로이어
  • Conan, o Destruidor
  • Конан разрушителя
  • Conan Hävittäjä
  • Conan ničiteľ
  • Конан-руйнівник
  • 毀天滅地
  • キング・オブ・デストロイヤー/コナンPART2
  • Konanas Griovėjas
  • Conan: El Destructor
  • Hävitaja Conan
  • Conan ødeleggeren
  • โคแนน ตอน ถล่มวิหารเทพเจ้า
  • Conan razarač
  • 毀滅者柯南

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FAQ

Conan the Destroyer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Conan the Destroyer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Conan the Destroyer?

Conan the Destroyer runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Conan the Destroyer released?

Conan the Destroyer was released on June 29, 1984.

Who directed Conan the Destroyer?

Conan the Destroyer was directed by Richard Fleischer.

More films by Richard Fleischer

Who is in the cast of Conan the Destroyer?

Conan the Destroyer stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeff Corey and MAKO, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Conan the Destroyer make at the box office?

Conan the Destroyer grossed $31 million worldwide.

How is Conan the Destroyer rated?

Conan the Destroyer has 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Conan the Destroyer have a post-credit scene?

No. Conan the Destroyer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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