Conan 

TV series featuring the mythical barbarian.

Stars:

Ralf Moeller, Danny Woodburn, Robert McRay

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ralf Moeller	...	Conan / ... 22 episodes, 1997-1998
Danny Woodburn	...	Otli 22 episodes, 1997-1998
Robert McRay	...	Zzeben 22 episodes, 1997-1998
Jeremy Kemp	...	Hissah Zul 22 episodes, 1997-1998
Arthur Burghardt	...	The Skull That Talks 22 episodes, 1997-1998
T.J. Storm	...	Bayu 18 episodes, 1997-1998
Aly Dunne	...	Karella 9 episodes, 1997-1998

Storyline

This action-packed fantasy takes place twelve thousand years ago, an undreamed-of age before recorded history filled with fantastic kingdoms across an uncharted world. An age of superstition and myth populated by mystical wizards and menacing creatures, this Hyborian Age spawned a true hero, Conan. With the aid of ragtag warriors Otli, Bayu and Zzeban, he quests to his homeland from the rule of an all-powerful sorcerer and deals with beautiful, fiery bandit queen Karella.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as series title | hyborian age | warrior | hero | barbarian | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

Keller Entertainment Group [United States]

Country:

Germany USA Mexico

Language:

English German

Release Date:

22 September 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Conan the Adventurer

Filming Locations:

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Balenciaga Productions, Keller Entertainment Group, Threshold Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ralf Moeller did not dub himself for the German version of the show. His voice was done by Jörg Hengstler.

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Connections

Referenced in Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Larry Miller Hair System (2010)

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Soundtracks

In Love And War
Written by Roxanne Seeman & Charles Fox
Performed by Terry Reid

User Reviews

Conan the Barbarian is toned-down for TV as expected, with sidekicks and a moralistic tone that should have been sublimated with erotic and S&M undertones.

All the episodes of this sword and sorcery series simply capitalize on the formula that made the HERCULES or BEASTMASTER TV shows successful; but a couple of these in syndication is enough. What was needed here was something more edgy with a fantasy/noir atmosphere. Bodybuilder Ralf Moeller is ideally cast, but his character is decidedly too friendly and heroic to be taken as a barbarian thug, which is the proper way to develop the Conan character. Where is the stimulating eroticism and fetishistic bondage situations that make a loinclothed hero satisfying. Even on TV, you can push the envelop to reasonable limits in these two critical areas. What we don't need are cutesy, self-righteous sidekicks or a little-man buddy (reminiscent of many a schlocky Italian peplum pic). Another thing that keeps this kind of thing interesting is a cool, sadistic villain, and this series fails miserably here, too. The key wizard villain is far from sinister and his bantering interludes with a "potted skull" slow down the proceedings irreparably. Not nearly enough bang for your buck here.