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The Barbarians

"Warriors. Conquerors. Heroes."

March 20, 1987 1h 27m 5.4/10 (150 votes)

Originally released in 1987. The Barbarians is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Ruggero Deodato. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Peter Paul, David Paul, and Richard Lynch

Synopsis

Orphaned brothers Kutchek and Gore are adopted by a tribe led by Canary the owner of a powerful jewel. The evil Kadar wants both Canary and the jewel. Attacking the tribe he kidnaps Canary but the stone eludes him. The brothers are taken to be trained as gladiators and years later have grown to be VERY big. They escape and set off on a quest to find the jewel and rescue Canary.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 20, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (150 votes)
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Budget $4M Production budget
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Box Office $800K 0.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Italy + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$800,000

Production Companies

  • The Cannon Group
  • Golan-Globus Productions
  • Cannon Italia Srl

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Barbarians about?

Orphaned brothers Kutchek and Gore are adopted by a tribe led by Canary the owner of a powerful jewel. The evil Kadar wants both Canary and the jewel. Attacking the tribe he kidnaps Canary but the ...

Who directed The Barbarians?

The Barbarians was directed by Ruggero Deodato.

How long is The Barbarians?

The Barbarians has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was The Barbarians released?

The Barbarians was released on March 20, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Barbarians?

The main cast of The Barbarians includes Peter Paul, David Paul, Richard Lynch, Eva LaRue, Virginia Bryant.

Is The Barbarians worth watching?

The Barbarians has a user rating of 5.4/10 based on 150 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.