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Starring the Barbarian Brothers, also known as Peter and David Paul, The Barbarians was Ruggero Deodato’s attempt at muscle-bound sword, sorcery and sandal-wearing fantasy. Twin barbarians, Gore and Kutcheck, set off on a mission to avenge their tribe, The Ragnicks who were brutally massacred years before by an evil warlord simply named Kadar. This amazing looking and engrossing action-packed movie from the much-missed Cannon Group is loaded with montages of oiled-up biceps and clashing blades. Cult favourites Richard Lynch and Michael Berryman bring gravitas to the experience which will have you wanting more from the oiled-up, mullet bearing warriors! LIMITED EDITION FEATURES: DOUBLE WALLED O-RING WITH ORIGINAL VHS ARTWORK PREMIUM DOUBLE-SIDED COLLECTIBLE ART-CARDS SPECIAL FEATURES: High Definition Blu-Ray Presentation in 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio 2.0 LPCM Stereo Optional English Subtitles Audio Commentary by Film Historians Troy Howarth and Eugenio Ercolani Audio Commentary by Kim Newman and Nick De Semlyen Barbaric Cuts - An Interview with Editor Eugenio Alabiso Falling for Ruggero - An Interview with Stuntman Ottaviano Dell'Acqua From Cannibals to Barbarians - An Interview with Film Historian Eugenio Ercolani Light My Biceps - An Interview with Cinematographer Gianlorenzo Battaglia Weightlifting With Ruggero - An Interview with 1st AD Roberto Palmerini Archival Trash Tube Interview with Director Ruggero Deodato The Barbarians: Rip(off) and Tear - A Video Essay by Mike Foster Natural Born Influencers - A Video Essay by Nanni Cobretti Golan, Globus and Heroes - A Video Essay by Heather Wixson Revenge of the C(l)onans - A Video Essay by Pier Maria Bocchi Scooter - A Short Film by Roberto Palmerini (with intro) La Mancia - A Short Film by Roberto Palmerini (with intro) The Barbarians TV advert Original Trailer TECHNICAL SPECS: Region Code: B Audio: 2.0 LPCM Dual-Mono Picture: 1080p HD 1.85:1 Runtime: 87 mins approx. Language: English Subtitles: English Cert: 15
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The Barbarians (1987)
87 min
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.