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The Barbarians

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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David Paul and Peter Paul in The Barbarians (1987)
Two twin barbarians seek revenge from the warlord who massacred their tribe and captured them when they were small children.
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Two twin barbarians seek revenge from the warlord who massacred their tribe and captured them when they were small children.Two twin barbarians seek revenge from the warlord who massacred their tribe and captured them when they were small children.Two twin barbarians seek revenge from the warlord who massacred their tribe and captured them when they were small children.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,902
464
    • Ruggero Deodato
    • Alberto Piferi(dubbing dialogue)
    • James R. Silke(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Paul
    • Peter Paul
    • Richard Lynch
    • Ruggero Deodato
    • Alberto Piferi(dubbing dialogue)
    • James R. Silke(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • David Paul
    • Peter Paul
    • Richard Lynch
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
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    The Barbarians (1987)
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    David Paul and Peter Paul in The Barbarians (1987)
    Eva LaRue in The Barbarians (1987)
    Eva LaRue in The Barbarians (1987)
    Eva LaRue in The Barbarians (1987)
    David Paul and Peter Paul in The Barbarians (1987)
    Michael Berryman in The Barbarians (1987)
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    The Barbarians (1987)
    Richard Lynch in The Barbarians (1987)
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    David Paul
    David Paul
    • Gore
    Peter Paul
    Peter Paul
    • Kutchek
    Richard Lynch
    Richard Lynch
    • Kadar
    Eva LaRue
    Eva LaRue
    • Ismene
    • (as Eva La Rue)
    Virginia Bryant
    Virginia Bryant
    • Canary
    Sheeba Alahani
    • China
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Dirtmaster
    Franco Pistoni
    • Ibar
    Raffaella Baracchi
    • Allura
    Pasquale Bellazecca
    • Kutchek Young Boy
    Luigi Bellazecca
    • Gore Young Boy
    Wilma Marzilli
    • Fat Woman
    Paolo Risi
    • Pin the Dwarf
    Giovanni Cianfriglia
    • Ghedo - Strongman
    Angelo Ragusa
    Angelo Ragusa
    • Kadar's Man
    Gianlorenzo Bernini
    • Kadar's Man
    • (as Nanni Bernini)
    Lucio Rosato
    Lucio Rosato
    • Kadar's Man
    George Eastman
    George Eastman
    • Jacko
      • Ruggero Deodato
      • Alberto Piferi(dubbing dialogue)
      • James R. Silke(screenplay) (story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The role of the Bear Creature was actually played by a costume designer named Lucas Gunn. He worked on several aspects of the costumes used in the movie, but this was his very first creature design, as such he wanted to play the extra role of the creature (a very short role to be sure). After the movie released the part in which the bear creatures head is toyed with by the twins, became a fan favorite spawning several common references in internet memes etc.
    • Goofs
      When The Barbarians go to get weapons and arm wrestle the dealer their flogging scars have disappeared.
    • Quotes

      Ibar: Stay where you are, fatty.

      Gore: Fatty? Me?

      Kutchek: You.

      Gore: FATTY! Who you calling fatty, moosehead?

    • Connections
      Featured in Svengoolie: The Barbarians (1999)
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      Ruby Dawn
      Written by Pino Donaggio

      Lyrics by Paolo Steffan

      Performed by Ronnie Jackson

    User reviews55

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    7/10
    Highly enjoyable, tongue in cheek sword & sorcery
    This was directed by Ruggero Deodato, a true icon to many horror film fans after he directed the seminal and notorious Cannibal Holocaust. However, don't expect to find any such notoriety in the film reviewed here as it proves to be incredibly tame in comparison and plays more like a Conan inspired outing for a young audience.

    Such a description may instantly put off most fans of the whole Conan inspired Sword & Sorcery genre but before you turn your nose up at this, it has to be said, this movie is just so much fun!

    It's mostly played for laughs and features two HUGE and highly likable heroes in the form of David and Peter Paul aka. the Barbarian Brothers who both seem to be having a ball with their characters.

    B-Movie favourite Richard Lynch turns up as the main villain in the piece and it's also great to see roles for Big George Eastman and Michael Berryman.

    Added to this, the ladies are stunning to behold and suitably scantily attired throughout the films duration (a staple and much welcomed ingredient in the genre!)

    What can I say, - this simply is a really fun and lighthearted take on the genre and I recommend it wholeheartedly!
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    • HaemovoreRex
    • Oct 12, 2005

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 1987 (United States)
      • Italy
      • United States
      • English
      • Italian
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    • Filming locations
      • Campo Imperatore, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
    • Production company
      • Canon Italia S.r.l.
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 27 minutes
      • Dolby Stereo

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